Sama Veda

SECOND PART

BOOK V

Chapter II

HYMN 3 Soma Pavamana

1

Through the fine fingers, with the song, this hero comes with rapid cars,
Going to Indra's settled place.

2

In holy thought he ponders much for the great service of theGods,
Where the immortals have their seat.

3

Men beautify him in the vats, him worthy to be beautified,
Him who brings forth abundant food.

4

He is deposited and led along the consecrated path
When zealous men are urging him,

5

He moves, a vigorous steed, adorned with beauteous rays of shining gold,
He who is Sovran of the streams.

6

He brandishes his horns on high, and whets them, bull who leads the herd,
Doing with might heroic deeds.

7

He, over places rough to pass bringing rich treasures, closely pressed.
Descends into the reservoirs.

8

Him, even him the golden-hued, well armed, best giver of delight,
Ten fingers urge to run his course.