Rig Veda

Mandal - 9 (Part - 9)

HYMN 14 Soma Pavamana

1

REPOSING on the river's wave the Sage hath widely flowed around,
Bearing the hymn which many love.

2

When the Five kindred Companies, active in duty, with the song
Establish him, the Powerful,

3

Then in his juice whose strength is great, have all the Gods rejoiced themselves,
When he hath clothed him in the milk.

4

Freeing himself he flows away, leaving his body's severed limbs,
And meets his own Companion here.

5

He by the daughters of the priest, like a fair youth, hath been adorned,
Making the milk, as 'twere, his robe.

6

O'er the fine fingers, through desire of milk, in winding course he goes,
And utters voice which he hath found.

7

The nimble fingers have approached, adorning him the Lord of Strength:
They grasp the vigorous Courser's back.

8

Comprising all the treasures that are in the heavens and on the earth,
Come, Soma, as our faithful Friend.