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The 4 Vedas

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Vishva Dharma ki Jay! (Victory to Universal Dharma!)<br />

2. Wherewith thou foundest shining lights for Ayu and for Manu's sake:<br />

Now joying in this sacred grass thou bearnest forth.<br />

3. This day too singers of the hymn praise, as of old, this might of thine:<br />

Win thou the waters every day, thralls of the strong!<br />

3.2.2.2.19 Khanda (Segment) 19 – Indra<br />

1. O Indra, hear Tirschi's call, the call of him who serveth thee.<br />

Satisfy him with wealth of kine and valient offspring! Great art thou.<br />

2. For he, O Indra, hath produced for thee the newest gladdening song,<br />

A hymn that springs from careful drop thought, ancient and full of sacred truth.<br />

3. That Indra will we laud whom songs and hymns of praise have magnified.<br />

Striving to win, we celebrate his many deeds of hero might.<br />

3.2.3 Section 3<br />

3.2.3.1 Adhyaya (Chapter) 1<br />

3.2.3.1.1 Khanda (Segment) 1 – Soma Pavamana<br />

1. Fleet as swift steeds thy cows celestial have been poured, O Pavamana, with the milk into the vat.<br />

Sages who make thee bright, O friend whom Rishis love, have shed continuous streams from out the<br />

realm of air.<br />

2. <strong>The</strong> beams of Pavamana, sent from earth and heaven his ensigns who is ever stedfast, travel round.<br />

When on the sieve the golden-hued is cleansed he rests within the jars as one who seats him in his<br />

place.<br />

3. O thou who seest all things, sovran as thou art and passing strong, thy rays encompass every form.<br />

Pervading with thy natural powers thou flowest on, and as the whole world's Lord, O Soma, thou art<br />

King.<br />

3.2.3.1.2 Khanda (Segment) 2 – Soma Pavamana<br />

1. From heaven hath Pavamana, made, as 'twere, the marvellous thunder, and<br />

<strong>The</strong> lofty light of all mankind.<br />

2. <strong>The</strong> gladdening and auspicious juice of thee, O Pavamana, King!<br />

Flows o'cr the woollen straining-cloth.<br />

3. Thy juice, O Pavamana, sends its rays abroad fixe splendid skill,<br />

Like lustre, all heaven's light, to see.<br />

3.2.3.1.3 Khanda (Segment) 3 – Soma Pavamana<br />

1. Impetuous, bright, have they come forth, unwearied in their speed, like bulls,<br />

Driving the black skin far away.<br />

2. May we attain the bridge of bliss, leaving the bridge of woe behind:<br />

<strong>The</strong> riteless Dasa may we quell!<br />

3. <strong>The</strong> mighty Pavamana's roar is heard as 'twere the rush of rain<br />

<strong>The</strong> lightning-Rashes move in heaven.<br />

4. Indu, pour out abundant food with store of cattle and of gold,<br />

Of heroes, Soma! and of steeds!<br />

5. Flow onward, dear to all mankind fi full the mighty heaven and earth,<br />

As Dawn, as Surya with his beams<br />

6. On every side, O Soma, flow round us with thy protecting stream,<br />

As Rasa flows around the world!<br />

3.2.3.1.4 Khanda (Segment) 4 – Soma Pavamana<br />

1. Flow on, O thou of lofty thought, flow swift in thy beloved form,<br />

Saying, I go where dwell the Gods.<br />

Ano Bhadraha Kritavayo Yantu Vishwataha (Let noble thoughts come from every side) – Rg Veda 894

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