Rig Veda

Mandal - 9 (Part - 9)

HYMN 9 Soma Pavamana

1

THE Sage of Heaven whose heart is wise, when laid between both hands and pressed,
Sends us delightful powers of life.

2

On, onward to a glorious home; dear to the people void of guile,
With excellent enjoyment, flow.

3

He, the bright Son, when born illumed his Parents who had sprung to life,
Great Son great Strengtheners of Law.

4

Urged by the seven devotions he hath stirred the guileless rivers which
Have magnified the Single Eye.

5

These helped to might theYouthful One, high over all, invincible,
Even Indu, Indra! in thy law.

6

The immortal Courser, good to draw, looks down upon the Seven: the fount
Hath satisfied the Goddesses

7

Aid us in holy rites, O Man: O Pavamana, drive away
Dark shades that must be met in fight.

8

Make the paths ready for a hymn newer and newer evermore:
Make the lights shine as erst they shone.

9

Give, Pavamana, high renown, give kine and steeds and hero sons:
Win for us wisdom, win the light.