Library·Sāmaveda Saṃhitā (Kauthuma)·4·4.6·4.6.1

Sāmaveda Saṃhitā (Kauthuma) 4.6.1

सुषमिद्धो न आ वह देवां अग्ने हविष्मते । होतः पावक यक्षि च ॥ १३४७

suṣamiddho na ā vaha devāṃ agne haviṣmate . hotaḥ pāvaka yakṣi ca .. 1347

Agni, well-kindled, bring the Gods for him who offers holy gifts. Worship them, Purifier, Priest.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.13.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.

मधुमन्तं तनूनपाद्यज्ञं देवेषु नः कवे । अद्या कृणुय्हूतये ॥ १३४८

madhumantaṃ tanūnapādyajñaṃ deveṣu naḥ kave . adyā kṛṇuyhūtaye .. 1348

Son of Thyself, present, O Sage, our sacrifice to the Gods today. Sweet to the taste, that they may feast.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.13.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.

नराशंसमिह प्रियमस्मिन्यज्ञ उप ह्वये । मधुजिह्वं हविष्कृतम् ॥ १३४९

narāśaṃsamiha priyamasminyajña upa hvaye . madhujihvaṃ haviṣkṛtam .. 1349

Dear Narasamsa, sweet of tongue, the giver of oblations, I Invoke to this our sacrifice.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.13.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.

अग्ने सुखतमे रथे देवां ईडित आ वह । असि होता मनुर्हितः ॥ १३५०

agne sukhatame rathe devāṃ īḍita ā vaha . asi hotā manurhitaḥ .. 1350

Agni, on thy most easy car, glorified, hither bring the Gods: Manu appointed thee as Priest.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.13.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.

यदद्य सूर उदिते ऽनागा मित्रो अर्यमा । सुवाति सविता भगः ॥ १३५१

yadadya sūra udite 'nāgā mitro aryamā . suvāti savitā bhagaḥ .. 1351

So when the Sun hath risen to-day, may sinless Mitra, Aryaman, Bhaga, and Savitar send us forth.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.66.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.

सुप्रावीरस्तु स क्षयः प्र नु यामन्त्सुदानवः । ये नो अंहो ऽतिपिप्रति ॥ १३५२

suprāvīrastu sa kṣayaḥ pra nu yāmantsudānavaḥ . ye no aṃho 'tipiprati .. 1352

May this our home be guarded well forward, ye Bounteous, on the way, Who bear us safely o'er distress.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.66.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.

उत स्वराजो अदितिरदब्धस्य व्रतस्य ये । महो राजान ईशते ॥ १३५३

uta svarājo aditiradabdhasya vratasya ye . maho rājāna īśate .. 1353

And those Self-reigning, Aditi, whose statute is inviolate, The Kings who rule a vast domain.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.66.6; the wording of this text may differ in places.

उ त्वा मन्दन्तु सोमाः कृणुष्व राधो अद्रिवः । अव ब्रह्मद्विषो जहि ॥ १३५४

u tvā mandantu somāḥ kṛṇuṣva rādho adrivaḥ . ava brahmadviṣo jahi .. 1354

Sanskrit only: no published translation is held for this verse.

पदा पणीनराधसो नि बाधस्व महां असि । न हि त्वा कश्च न प्रति ॥ १३५५

padā paṇīnarādhaso ni bādhasva mahāṃ asi . na hi tvā kaśca na prati .. 1355

Sanskrit only: no published translation is held for this verse.

त्वमीशिषे सुतानामिन्द्र त्वमसुतानाम् । त्वं राजा जनानाम् ॥ १३५६

tvamīśiṣe sutānāmindra tvamasutānām . tvaṃ rājā janānām .. 1356

Sanskrit only: no published translation is held for this verse.

आ जागृविर्विप्र ऋतां मतीनां सोमः पुनानो असदच्चमूषु । सपन्ति यं मिथुनासो निकामा अध्वर्यवो रथिरासः सुहस्ताः ॥ १३५७

ā jāgṛvirvipra ṛtāṃ matīnāṃ somaḥ punāno asadaccamūṣu . sapanti yaṃ mithunāso nikāmā adhvaryavo rathirāsaḥ suhastāḥ .. 1357

Singer of true songs, ever-watchful, Soma hath settled in the ladles when they cleanse him. Him the Adhvaryus, paired and eager, follow, leaders of sacrifice and skilful-handed.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.37; the wording of this text may differ in places.

स पुनान उप सूरे दधान ओबे अप्रा रोदसी वि ष आवः । प्रिया चिद्यस्य प्रियसास ऊती सतो धनं कारिणे न प्र यंसत् ॥ १३५८

sa punāna upa sūre dadhāna obe aprā rodasī vi ṣa āvaḥ . priyā cidyasya priyasāsa ūtī sato dhanaṃ kāriṇe na pra yaṃsat .. 1358

Cleansed near the Sun as 'twere he as Creator hath filled full heaven and earth, and hath disclosed them. He by whose dear help men gain all their wishes shall yield the precious meed as to a victor.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.38; the wording of this text may differ in places.

स वर्धिता वर्धनः पूयमानः सोमो मीढ्वां अभि नो ज्योतिषावीत् । यत्र नः पूर्वे पितरः पदज्ञाः स्वर्विदो अभि गा अद्रिमिष्णन् ॥ १३५९

sa vardhitā vardhanaḥ pūyamānaḥ somo mīḍhvāṃ abhi no jyotiṣāvīt . yatra naḥ pūrve pitaraḥ padajñāḥ svarvido abhi gā adrimiṣṇan .. 1359

He, being cleansed, the Strengthener and Increaser, Soma the Bounteous, helped us with his lustre, Wherewith our sires of old who knew the footsteps found light and stole the cattle from the mountain.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.39; the wording of this text may differ in places.

मा चिदन्यद्वि शंसत सखायो मा रिषण्यत । इन्द्रमित्स्तोता वृषणं सचा सुते मुहुरुक्था च शंसत ॥ १३६०

mā cidanyadvi śaṃsata sakhāyo mā riṣaṇyata . indramitstotā vṛṣaṇaṃ sacā sute muhurukthā ca śaṃsata .. 1360

Glorify naught besides, O friends; so shall no sorrow trouble you. Praise only mighty Indra when the juice is shed, and say your lauds repeatedly:

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.1.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.

अवक्रक्षिणं वृषभं यथा जुवं गां न चर्षणीसहम् । विद्वेषणं संवननमुभयङ्करं मंहिष्ठमुभयाविनम् ॥ १३६१

avakrakṣiṇaṃ vṛṣabhaṃ yathā juvaṃ gāṃ na carṣaṇīsaham . vidveṣaṇaṃ saṃvananamubhayaṅkaraṃ maṃhiṣṭhamubhayāvinam .. 1361

Even him, eternal, like a bull who rushes down, men's Conqueror, bounteous like a cow; Him who is cause of both, of enmity and peace, to both sides most munificent.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.1.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.

उदु त्ये मधुमत्तमा गिर स्तोमास ईरते । सत्राजितो धनसा अक्षितोतयो वाजन्तो रथा इव ॥ १३६२

udu tye madhumattamā gira stomāsa īrate . satrājito dhanasā akṣitotayo vājanto rathā iva .. 1362

These songs of ours exceeding sweet, these hymns of praise ascend to thee, Like ever-conquering chariots that display their strength, gain wealth, and give unfailing aid.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.3.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.

कण्वा इव भृगवः सूर्या इव विश्वमिद्धीतमाशत । इन्द्रं स्तोमेभिर्महयन्त आयवः प्रियमेधासो अस्वरन् ॥ १३६३

kaṇvā iva bhṛgavaḥ sūryā iva viśvamiddhītamāśata . indraṃ stomebhirmahayanta āyavaḥ priyamedhāso asvaran .. 1363

The Bhrgus are like Suns, like Kanvas, and have gained all that their thoughts were bent upon. The living men of Priyamedha's race have sung exalting Indra with their lauds.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.3.16; the wording of this text may differ in places.

पर्यू षु प्र धन्व वाजसातये परि वृत्राणि सक्षणिः । द्विषस्तरध्या ऋणया न ईरसे ॥ १३६४

paryū ṣu pra dhanva vājasātaye pari vṛtrāṇi sakṣaṇiḥ . dviṣastaradhyā ṛṇayā na īrase .. 1364

O'erpowering Vrtras, forward run to win great strength: Thou speedest to subdue like one exacting debts.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.110.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.

अजीजनो हि पवमान सूर्यं विधारे शक्मना पयः । गोजीरया रंहमानः पुरन्ध्या ॥ १३६५

ajījano hi pavamāna sūryaṃ vidhāre śakmanā payaḥ . gojīrayā raṃhamānaḥ purandhyā .. 1365

O Pavamana, thou didst generate the Sun, and spread the moisture out with power, Hasting to us with plenty vivified with milk.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.110.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.

अनु हि त्वा सुतं सोम मदामसि महे समर्यराज्ये । वाजां अभि पवमान प्र गाहसे ॥ १३६६

anu hi tvā sutaṃ soma madāmasi mahe samaryarājye . vājāṃ abhi pavamāna pra gāhase .. 1366

In thee, effused, O Soma, we rejoice ourselves for great supremacy in fight. Thou, Pavamana, enterest into mighty deeds,

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.110.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.

परि प्र धन्वेन्द्राय सोम स्वादुर्मित्राय पूष्णे भगाय ॥ १३६७

pari pra dhanvendrāya soma svādurmitrāya pūṣṇe bhagāya .. 1367

Pleasant to Indra's Mitra's, Pusan's Bhaga's taste, sped onward, Soma, with thy flowing stream.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.109.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.

एवामृताय महे क्षयाय स शुक्रो अर्ष दिव्यः पीयूषः ॥ १३६८

evāmṛtāya mahe kṣayāya sa śukro arṣa divyaḥ pīyūṣaḥ .. 1368

So flow thou on as bright celestial juice, flow to the vast, immortal dwelling-place.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.109.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.

इन्द्रस्ते सोम सुतस्य पेयात्क्रत्वे दक्षाय विश्वे च देवाः ॥ १३६९

indraste soma sutasya peyātkratve dakṣāya viśve ca devāḥ .. 1369

Let Indra drink, O Soma, of thy juice for wisdom, and all Deities for strength.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.109.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.

सूर्यस्येव रश्मयो द्रावयित्नवो मत्सरासः प्रसुतः साकमीरते । तन्तुं ततं परि सर्गास आशवो नेन्द्रादृते पवते धाम किं चन ॥ १३७०

sūryasyeva raśmayo drāvayitnavo matsarāsaḥ prasutaḥ sākamīrate . tantuṃ tataṃ pari sargāsa āśavo nendrādṛte pavate dhāma kiṃ cana .. 1370

Even as the beams of Surya, urging men to speed, that cheer and send to sleep, together rush they forth, These swift outpourings in long course of holy rites: no form save only Indra shows itself so pure.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.69.6; the wording of this text may differ in places.

उपो मतिः पृच्यते सिच्यते मधु मन्द्राजनी चोदते अन्तरासनि । पवमानः सन्तनिः सुन्वतामिव मधुमान्द्रप्सः परि वारमर्षति ॥ १३७१

upo matiḥ pṛcyate sicyate madhu mandrājanī codate antarāsani . pavamānaḥ santaniḥ sunvatāmiva madhumāndrapsaḥ pari vāramarṣati .. 1371

The thought is deeply fixed; the savoury juice is shed; the tongue with joyous sound is stirring in the mouth; And Pavamana, like the shout of combatants, the drop rising in sweet juice, is flowing through the fleece.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.69.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.

उक्षा मिमेति प्रति यन्ति धेनवो देवस्य देवीरुप यन्ति निष्कृतम् । अत्यक्रमीदर्जुनं वारमव्ययमत्कं न निक्तं परि सोमो अव्यत ॥ १३७२

ukṣā mimeti prati yanti dhenavo devasya devīrupa yanti niṣkṛtam . atyakramīdarjunaṃ vāramavyayamatkaṃ na niktaṃ pari somo avyata .. 1372

The Bull is bellowing; the Cows are coming nigh: the Goddesses approach the God's own resting-place. Onward hath Soma passed through the sheep's fair bright fleece, and hath, as 'twere, endued a garment newly washed.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.69.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.

अग्निं नरो दीधितिभिररण्योर्हस्तच्युतं जनयत प्रशस्तम् । दूरेदृशं गृहपतिमथव्युम् ॥ १३७३

agniṃ naro dīdhitibhiraraṇyorhastacyutaṃ janayata praśastam . dūredṛśaṃ gṛhapatimathavyum .. 1373

The men from fire-sticks, with their hands' swift movement, have, in deep thought, engendered glorious Agni, Far-seen, with pointed flame, Lord of the homestead.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.1.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.

तमग्निमस्ते वसवो न्यृण्वन्त्सुप्रतिचक्षमवसे कुतश्चित् । दक्षाय्यो यो दम आस नित्यः ॥ १३७४

tamagnimaste vasavo nyṛṇvantsupraticakṣamavase kutaścit . dakṣāyyo yo dama āsa nityaḥ .. 1374

The Vasus set that Agni in the dwelling, fair to behold, for help from every quarter: Who, in the home for ever, must be honoured.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.1.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.

प्रेद्धो अग्ने दीदिहि पुरो नो ऽजस्रया सूर्म्या यविष्ठ । त्वां शश्वन्त उप यन्ति वाजाः ॥ १३७५

preddho agne dīdihi puro no 'jasrayā sūrmyā yaviṣṭha . tvāṃ śaśvanta upa yanti vājāḥ .. 1375

Shine thou before us, Agni, well-enkindled, with flame, Most Youthful God, that never fadeth. To thee come all our sacrificial viands.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.1.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.

आयं गौः पृश्निरक्रमीदसदन्मातरं पुरः । पितरं च प्रयन्त्स्वः ॥ १३७६

āyaṃ gauḥ pṛśnirakramīdasadanmātaraṃ puraḥ . pitaraṃ ca prayantsvaḥ .. 1376

This spotted Bull hath come, and sat before the Mother in the east, Advancing to his Father heaven.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.189.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.

अन्तश्चरति रोचनास्य प्राणादपानती । व्यख्यन्महिषो दिवम् ॥ १३७७

antaścarati rocanāsya prāṇādapānatī . vyakhyanmahiṣo divam .. 1377

Expiring when he draws his breath, she moves along the lucid spheres: The Bull shines out through all the sky.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.189.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.

त्रिंशद्धाम वि राजति वाक्पतङ्गाय धीयते । प्रति वस्तोरह द्युभिः ॥ १३७८

triṃśaddhāma vi rājati vākpataṅgāya dhīyate . prati vastoraha dyubhiḥ .. 1378

Song is bestowed upon the Bird: it rules supreme through thirty realms Throughout the days at break of morn.

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.189.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.