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Mandala I

HYMN XCI. Soma.

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You, Soma, are supreme for wisdom; along the straightest path you lead us. Our wise ancestors guided the gods by your light.

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You are most wise by your insight, O Soma, strong by your power and all encompassing, Mighty by all your might and greatness, glorious, guiding mortals.

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You hold King Varuṇa’s eternal laws, lofty and profound, O Soma, your glory. All-pure like Mitra the beloved, adorable, like Aryaman, O Soma.

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With all your glory on Earth, in Heaven, on mountains, in plants, and in waters— With all of these, pleased and not angry, accept our offerings, O royal Soma.

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You, Soma, are the Lord of heroes, King, indeed Vṛtra-slayer you are: You are auspicious energy.

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And, Soma, may it be your wish that we may live and not die: Praise-loving Lord of plants you are.

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To him who keeps the law, both old and young, you give happiness, And energy that he may live.

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Protect us, King Soma, from him who threatens us: never let The friend of one like you be harmed.

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With those delightful aids you provide for the worshipper— Even with those protect us.

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Accepting this sacrifice and praise, O Soma, come, And be near to us, gracious One.

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We magnify you, Soma, with our sacred songs, skillful in speech: Come to us, most gracious One.

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Enricher, healer of disease, finder of wealth, prospering our store, Be, Soma, a good friend to us.

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May you be happy in our hearts, as milch-kine in the meadows, As a young man in his own house.

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O Soma, God, the mortal man who in your friendship has delight, May the Sage befriend him.

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Save us from slanderous reproach, keep us from distress: Be a gracious friend to us.

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Soma, grow great. From every side may vigorous powers unite in you: Be in the gathering place of strength.

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Grow, most joyful Soma, great through all your rays of light, and be A friend of illustrious fame to prosper us.

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Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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