Rig Veda

Mandal - 8 (Part - 8)

HYMN 29 Visvedevas

1

ONE is a youth brown, active, manifold he decks the golden one with ornament.

2

Another, luminous, occupies the place of sacritice, Sage, among the Gods.

3

One brandishes in his hand an iron knife, firm, in his seat amid the Deities.

4

Another holds the thunderbolt, wherewith he slays the Vrtras, resting in his hand.

5

Another bears a pointed weapon: bright is he, and strong, with healing medicines.

6

Another, thief-like, watches well the ways, and knows the places where the treasures lie.

7

Another with his mighty stride hath made his three steps thither where the Gods rejoice.

8

Two with one Dame ride on with winged steeds, and journey forth like travellers on their way.

9

Two, highest, in the heavens have set their seat, worshipped with holy oil, imperial Kings.

10

Some, singing lauds, conceived the Sama-hymn, great hymn whereby they caused the Sun to
shine.