Ankur's Books
Mandala IX

HYMN LXXVIII. Soma Pavamana.

0:00
0:00

Loading audio…

1

The king speaks aloud as he moves forward; wrapped in the waters, he seeks the cattle. The fleece holds his essence, yet it remains pure, and he seeks the divine space, cleansed and radiant.

2

You, Soma, are poured out for Indra by the people, balmed in the woods as a flowing stream, Sage, Observer of Mankind. Many are the paths you can take: a thousand horses rest in your cups.

3

Wise-hearted Soma, Apsores who dwell in the sea's waters sit and flow to you. They urge the master of the house onward and pray for eternal bliss.

4

Soma flows forth for you, the victor over cattle, the victor of thousands, horses, water, and light, and gold. He whom the gods have made a drink that cheers, the sweetest drop to taste, bringing us prosperity and red color.

5

As Pavamana, faithful friend, you flow for us, making real treasures. Slay the enemy, both near and far, and grant us security and ample pasture.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
Hymn 77Hymn 79