1. THEY cleanse the Gold-hued: like a red Steed is he yoked, and Soma in the jar is mingled with the milk. He sendeth out his voice, and many loving…

1. THE guerdon is bestowed: the Mighty takes his Seat, and, ever-Watchful, guards from fiend and evil sprite. Gold-hued, he makes the cloud his diadem, the milk his carpet in…

1. THE three times seven Milch-kine in the eastern heaven have for this Soma poured the genuine milky draught. Four other beauteous Creatures hath he made for his adornment, when…

1. THE drops of Soma juice like cows who yield their milk have flowed forth, rich in meath, unto the Shining One, And, seated on the grass, raising their voice,…

1. THOU, Soma, hast a running stream, joyous, most strong at sacrifice: Flow bounteously bestowing wealth. 2. Effused as cheerer of the men, flowing best gladdener, thou art A Prince…

1. FOR holy lore of every sort, flow onward thou whom all men love. A Friend to be besought by friends. 2. O'er all thou rulest with these Two which,…

1. THE, glittering maids send Sura forth, the glorious sisters, close-allied, Send Indu forth, their mighty Lord. 2. Pervade, O Pavamana, all our treasures with repeated light, God, coming hither…

1. Soma, thou art a splendid Steer, a Steer, O God, with steerlike sway: Thou as a Steer ordainest laws. 2. Steer-strong thy might is as a steer's, steerstrong thywood,…

1. POUR hitherward, O Soma, wealth in thousands and heroic strength, And keep renown secure for us. 2. Thou makest food and vigour swell for Indra, best of gladdeners! Within…