Agni, thy faithful servant I call upon thee with many a gift, As in the keeping of the great inciting God;
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.150.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
pra hotre pūrvyaṃ vaco 'gnaye bharatā bṛhat . vipāṃ jyotīṃṣi bibhrate na vedhase .. 98
To Agni, the Invoking Priest, offer your best, your lofty speech, To him Ordainer-like who brings the light of songs.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.10.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
O Agni, thou who art the lord of wealth in kine, thou Son of Strength, Vouchsafe to us, O Jatavedas, high renown.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.79.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Best Sacrificer, bring the Gods, O Agni, to the pious man: A joyful Priest, thy splendour drive our foes afar
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.10.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
And in the day our hymn is this: May Aditi come nigh to help, With loving-kindness bring us weal and chase our foes.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.18.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
ईडिष्वा हि प्रतीव्या३ं यजस्व जातवेदसम् । चरिष्णुधूममगृभीतशोचिषम् ॥ १०३
īḍiṣvā hi pratīvyā3ṃ yajasva jātavedasam . cariṣṇudhūmamagṛbhītaśociṣam .. 103
Worship thou Jatavedas, pray to him who willingly accepts, Whose smoke wanders at will, and none may grasp his flame.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.23.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
न तस्य मायया च न रिपुरीशीत मर्त्यः । यो अग्नये ददाश हव्यदातये ॥ १०४
na tasya māyayā ca na ripurīśīta martyaḥ . yo agnaye dadāśa havyadātaye .. 104
No mortal foe can e'er prevail by arts of magic over him Who serveth Agni well with sacrificial gifts.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.23.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Agni, drive thou the wicked foe, the evil-hearted thief away, Far, far, Lord of the brave I and give us easy paths.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.51.13; the wording of this text may differ in places.
श्रुष्ट्यग्ने नवस्य मे स्तोमस्य वीर विश्पते । नि मायिनस्तपसा रक्षसो दह ॥ १०६
śruṣṭyagne navasya me stomasya vīra viśpate . ni māyinastapasā rakṣaso daha .. 106
O Hero Agni, Lord of men, on hearing this new laud of mine, Burn down the Raksasas, enchanters, with thy flame.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.23.14; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Sing praise to him, the Lord of Light. The Gods have made the God to be their messenger, And sent oblation to Gods.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.19.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
May Agni worshipped bring us bliss, may the gift, Blessed One, and sacrifice bring bliss; Yea, may our praises bring us bliss.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.19.19; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Thee have we chosen skill fullest in sacrifice, Immortal Priest among the Gods, Wise finisher of this holy rite:
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.19.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Give us the splendour, Agni, which may overcome each greedy fiend in our abode, The wrath of evil-hearted folk.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.19.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.
yadvā u viśpatiḥ śitaḥ suprīto manuṣo viśe . viśvedagniḥ prati rakṣāṃsi sedhati .. 114
Soon as the eager Lord of men is friendly unto Manti's race, Agni averteth from us all the demon host.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.23.13; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Sing this, what time the ' juice is pressed, to him your Hero, Much-invoked, To please him as a mighty Steer.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.45.22; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Based upon strength and victory and power, O Indra is thy birth: Thou, Mighty One, art strong indeed.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.153.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
yajña indramavardhayadyadbhūmiṃ vyavartayat . cakrāṇa opaśaṃ divi .. 121
The sacrifice made Indra strong when he unrolled the earth, and made Himself a diadem in heaven.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.14.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
यदिन्द्राहं तथा त्वमीशीय वस्व एक इत् । स्तोता मे गोसखा स्यात् ॥ १२२
yadindrāhaṃ tathā tvamīśīya vasva eka it . stotā me gosakhā syāt .. 122
If I, O Indra, were, like thee, the single Sovran of all wealth, My worshipper should be rich in kine.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.14.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Pressers, for him blend Soma juice, each draught most excellent, for him The Brave, the Hero, for his joy.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.2.25; the wording of this text may differ in places.
इदं वसो सुतमन्धः पिबा सुपूर्णमुदरम् । अनाभयिन्ररिमा ते ॥ १२४
idaṃ vaso sutamandhaḥ pibā supūrṇamudaram . anābhayinrarimā te .. 124
Here is the Soma juice expressed; O Vasu, drink till thou art full: Undaunted God, we give it thee.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.2.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
य आनयत्परावतः सुनीती तुर्वशं यदुम् । इन्द्रः स नो युवा सखा ॥ १२७
ya ānayatparāvataḥ sunītī turvaśaṃ yadum . indraḥ sa no yuvā sakhā .. 127
That Indra is our youthful Friend, who with his trusty guidance led Turvasa, Yadu from afar.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.45.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Indra, bring wealth that gives delight, the victor's ever-conquering wealth, Most excellent, to be our aid;
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.8.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
In mighty battle we invoke Indra, Indra in lesser fight, The Friend who bends his bolt at fiends.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.7.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
In battle of a thousand arms Indra drank Kadru's Soma juice: There he displayed his manly might.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.45.26; the wording of this text may differ in places.
vayamindra tvāyavo 'bhi pra nonumo vṛṣan . viddhī tvā3sya no vaso .. 132
Faithful to thee we loudly sing, heroic Indra, songs to thee: Mark, O Good Lord, this act of ours.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.31.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Hitherward! they who light flame and straightway trim the sacred grass. Whose Friend is Indra ever young.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.45.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
bhindhi viśvā apa dviṣaḥ pari bādho jahī mṛdhaḥ . vasu spārhaṃ tadā bhara .. 134
Drive all our enemies away, smite down the foes who press around, And bring the wealth for which we long:
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.45.40; the wording of this text may differ in places.
One hears, as though 'twere close at hand, the cracking of the whips they hold They gather glory on their way.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.37.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
ima u tvā vi cakṣate sakhāya indra sominaḥ . puṣṭāvanto yathā paśum .. 136
Indra, these friends of ours, supplied with Soma, wait and look to thee, As men with fodder to the herd.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.45.16; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Before his hot displeasure all the peoples, all the men, bow down, As rivers bow them to the sea.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.6.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
somānāṃ svaraṇaṃ kṛṇuhi brahmaṇaspate . kakṣīvantaṃ ya auśijaḥ .. 139
O BRAHMANAPSATI, make him who presses Soma glorious, Even Kaksivan Ausija.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.18.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
adya no deva savitaḥ prajāvatsāvīḥ saubhagam . parā duḥṣvapnyaṃ suva .. 141
Send us this day, God Savitar, prosperity with progeny. Drive thou the evil dream away.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 5.82.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
There where the mountains downward slope, there by the meeting of the streams The Sage was manifest with song.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.6.28; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Praise Indra whom our songs must laud, sole Sovran of mankind, the Chief Most liberal who controlleth men.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.16.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Then verily they recognized the essential form of Tvastar's Bull, Here in the mansion of the Moon.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.84.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.
yadindro anayadrito mahīrapo vṛṣantamaḥ . tatra pūṣābhuvatsacā .. 148
When Indra, wondrous strong, brought down the streams, the mighty waterfloods, Pusan was standing by his side.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.57.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
I from my Father have received deep knowledge of the Holy Law I was born like unto the Sun.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.6.10; the wording of this text may differ in places.
revatīrnaḥ sadhamāda indre santu tuvivājāḥ . kṣumanto yābhirmadema .. 153
With Indra splendid feasts be ours, rich in all strengthening things wherewith, Wealthy in food, we may rejoice.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.30.13; the wording of this text may differ in places.
pra va indrāya mādanaṃ haryaśvāya gāyata . sakhāyaḥ somapāvne .. 156
Sing ye a song, to make him glad, to Indra, Lord of Tawny Steeds, The Soma-drinker, O my friends.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.31.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
This, even this, O Indra, we implore. as thy devoted friends, The Kanvas praise thee with their hymns.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.2.16; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Here, Indra, is thy Soma-draught, made pure upon the sacred grass: Run hither, come and drink thereof.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.17.11; the wording of this text may differ in places.
As a good cow to him who milks, we call the doer of fair deeds, To our assistance day by day.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.4.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Hero, the Soma being shed, I pour the juice for thee to drink: Sate thee and finish thy carouse.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.45.22; the wording of this text may differ in places.
In every need, in every fray we call as friends to succour us Indra the mightiest of all.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.30.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
आ त्वेता नि षीदतेन्द्रमभि प्र गायत । सखायः स्तोमवाहसः ॥ १६४
ā tvetā ni ṣīdatendramabhi pra gāyata . sakhāyaḥ stomavāhasaḥ .. 164
O come ye hither, sit ye down: to Indra sing ye forth, your song, companions, bringing hymns of praise.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.5.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
So, Lord of affluent gifts, this juice hath been pressed for thee with strength Drink of it, thou who lovest song.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.51.10; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Mighty is Indra, yea supreme; greatness be his, the Thunderer: Wide as the heaven extends his power
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.8.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
With what help will he come to us, wonderful, ever-waxing Friend; With what most mighty company?
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 4.31.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
To the Assembly's wondrous Lord, to Indra's lovely Friend who gives Wisdom, have I drawn near in prayer.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.18.6; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Swaying about, the Active Ones came nigh to Indra at his birth, And shared his great heroic might.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.153.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Now Morning with her earliest light shines forth, dear Daughter of the Sky: High, Asvins, I extol your praise,
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.46.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
With bones of Dadhyac for his arms, Indra, resistless in attack, Struck nine-and-ninety Vrtras dead.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.84.13; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Come, Indra, and delight thee with the juice at all the Soma feasts, Protector, mighty in thy strength.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.9.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
आ तू न इन्द्र वृत्रहन्नस्माकमर्धमा गहि । महान्महीभिरूतिभिः ॥ १८१
ā tū na indra vṛtrahannasmākamardhamā gahi . mahānmahībhirūtibhiḥ .. 181
O THOU who slewest Vrtra, come, O Indra, hither to our side, Mighty One with thy mighty aids.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 4.32.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
This power of his shone brightly forth when Indra brought together, like A skin, the worlds of heaven and earth.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.6.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
This is thine own. Thou drawest near, as turns a pigeon to his mate: Thou carest too for this our prayer.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.30.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
वात आ वातु बेषजं शम्भु मयोभु नो हृदे । प्र न अयूंषि तारिषत् ॥ १८४
vāta ā vātu beṣajaṃ śambhu mayobhu no hṛde . pra na ayūṃṣi tāriṣat .. 184
Filling our hearts with health and joy, may Vata breathe his balm on us May he prolong our days of life.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.186.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
यं रक्षन्ति प्रचेतसो वरुणो मित्रो अर्यमा । न किः स दभ्यते जनः ॥ १८५
yaṃ rakṣanti pracetaso varuṇo mitro aryamā . na kiḥ sa dabhyate janaḥ .. 185
Ne'er is he injured whom the Gods Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, The excellently wise, protect.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.41.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Indra, these spotted cows yield thee their butter and the milky draught; Aiders, thereby, of sacrifice;
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.6.19; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Wealthy in spoil, enriched with hymns, may bright Sarasvati desire, With eager love, our sacrifice.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.3.10; the wording of this text may differ in places.
आ याहि सुषुमा हि त इन्द्र सोमं पिबा इमम् । एदं बर्हिः सदो मम ॥ १९१
ā yāhi suṣumā hi ta indra somaṃ pibā imam . edaṃ barhiḥ sado mama .. 191
Come, we have pressed the juice for thee; O Indra, drink this Soma here Sit thou on this my sacred grass.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.17.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Great, unassailable must he the heavenly favour of' Three Gods, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.185.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
We, Indra, Lord of ample wealth, our Guide, depend on one like thee, Thou driver of the Tawny Steeds.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.46.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.