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Mandala IX

HYMN I. Soma Pavamana.

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1

Purely flowing, O Soma, in a sweet stream, press for Indra, for his libation.

2

Queller of foes, friend to all, he has reached his place, his iron home, his heavenly abode.

3

Be the best slayer of Vṛtra, the best giver of joy, promote the wealth of our princes' offerings.

4

Flow forward with your juice to the gods' feast, flow here for our strength and renown.

5

O Indu, we come to you each day, with one purpose only: to you alone do we pray.

6

With this eternal fleece may Sūrya's Daughter cleanse your foaming Soma.

7

Ten slender maidens grasp him in the press, hold him tight on the final day.

8

The virgins send him forth; they play the skin musician, blowing the triple foe-repelling meath.

9

Around him blend unbroken cows, for Indra's drink, the fresh Soma with their milk.

10

In this wild ecstasy, Indra slays all Vṛtras: the Hero pours his wealth upon us.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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