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Mandala IX

HYMN XCIII. Soma Pavamana.

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Ten sisters pour the rain together, wise thinkers of the sage, adorn him. Swiftly, the golden Child of Surya has reached the vat like a fleet, vigorous horse.

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Just as a calf cries to its mother, the generous Bull flows to the water. Like youth to maiden, he hastens to the chosen place, the beaker.

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Indeed, the udder of the milking cow is swollen; it flows in streams, very wise Indu. The cows prepare, as with new-washed treasures, the head and chief with milk in the vessels.

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With all the gods, O Indu Pavamana, as you roar, send us wealth in horses. Hither comes willing Plenty on her car, inclined to us, to give us of her treasures.

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Now we receive riches, as they cleanse thee, all glorious, with store of heroes. Long may your life be for him who worships you, O Indu. May he, enriched with prayer, come soon and early.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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