Rig Veda

Mandal - 9 (Part - 9)

HYMN 46 Soma Pavamana

1

LIKE able coursers they have been sent forth to be the feast of Gods,
joying in mountains, flowing on.

2

To Vayu flow the Soma-streams, the drops of juice made beautiful
Like a bride dowered by her sire.

3

Pressed in the mortar, these, the drops of juice, the Somas rich in food,
Give strength to Indra with their work.

4

Deft-handed men, run hither, seize the brilliant juices blent with meal,
And cook with milk the gladdening draught.

5

Thus, Soma, Conqueror of wealth! flow, finding furtherance for us,
Giver oF ample opulence.

6

This Pavamana, meet to be adorned, the fingers ten adorn,
The draught that shall make Indra glad.