As forth to sacrifice we go, a hymn to a hymn let us say, Who hears us even when afar;
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.74.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Who, from of old, in carnage, when the people gathered, hath preserved His household for the worshipper.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.74.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
स नो वेदो अमात्यमग्नी रक्षतु शन्तमः । उतास्मान्पात्वंहसः ॥ १३८१
sa no vedo amātyamagnī rakṣatu śantamaḥ . utāsmānpātvaṃhasaḥ .. 1381
On all sides may that Agni guard our household folk and property; May he deliver us from woe.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.15.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
And let men say, Agni is born, e'en he who slayeth Vrtra, he Who winneth wealth in every fight.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.74.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Come hither, bring the Gods to us to taste the sacrificial feast, To drink the draught of Soma juice.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.16.44; the wording of this text may differ in places.
उदग्ने भारत द्युमदजस्रेण दविद्युतत् । शोचा वि भाह्यजर ॥ १३८५
udagne bhārata dyumadajasreṇa davidyutat . śocā vi bhāhyajara .. 1385
O Agni of the Bharatas, blaze high with everlasting might, Shine forth and gleam, Eternal One.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.16.45; the wording of this text may differ in places.
प्र सुन्वानायान्धसो मर्त्तो न वष्ट तद्वचः । अप श्वानमराधसं हता मखं न भृगवः ॥ १३८६
pra sunvānāyāndhaso martto na vaṣṭa tadvacaḥ . apa śvānamarādhasaṃ hatā makhaṃ na bhṛgavaḥ .. 1386
Let not the power of men restrain the voice of the outpouring juice: As Bhrgu's sons chased Makha, so drive ye the greedy hound away.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.101.13; the wording of this text may differ in places.
आ जामिरत्के अव्यत भुजे न पुत्र ओण्योः । सरज्जारो न योषणां वरो न योनिमासदम् ॥ १३८७
ā jāmiratke avyata bhuje na putra oṇyoḥ . sarajjāro na yoṣaṇāṃ varo na yonimāsadam .. 1387
The Friend hath wrapped him in his robe, as in his parents arms, a son. He went, as lover to a dame, to take his station suitor-like.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.101.14; the wording of this text may differ in places.
स वीरो दक्षसाधनो वि यस्तस्तम्भ रोदसी । हरिः पवित्रे अव्यत वेधा न योनिमासदम् ॥ १३८८
sa vīro dakṣasādhano vi yastastambha rodasī . hariḥ pavitre avyata vedhā na yonimāsadam .. 1388
That Hero who produces strength, he who hath propped both worlds apart, Gold-hued, hath wrapped him in the sieve, to settle, priest-like, in his place.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.101.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.
O Indra, from all ancient time rivalless ever and companionless art thou: Thou seekest comradeship in war.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.21.13; the wording of this text may differ in places.
न की रेवन्तं सख्याय विन्दसे पीयन्ति ते सुराश्वः । यदा कृणोषि नदनुं समूहस्यादित्पितेव हूयसे ॥ १३९०
na kī revantaṃ sakhyāya vindase pīyanti te surāśvaḥ . yadā kṛṇoṣi nadanuṃ samūhasyāditpiteva hūyase .. 1390
Thou findest not the wealthy man to be thy friend: those scorn thee who are flown with wine. What time thou thunderest and gatherest, then thou, even as a Father, art invoked.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.21.14; the wording of this text may differ in places.
A thousand and a hundred Steeds are harnessed to thy golden car. So may the long-maned Bays, yoked by devotion, bring Indra to drink the Soma juice.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.1.24; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Yoked to thy chariot wrought of gold, may thy two Bays with peacock tails, Convey thee hither, Steeds with their white backs, to quaff sweet juice that makes us eloquent.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.1.25; the wording of this text may differ in places.
So drink, thou Lover of the Song, as the first drinker, of this juice. This the outpouring of the savoury sap prepared is good and meet to gladden thee.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.1.26; the wording of this text may differ in places.
आ सोता परि षिञ्चताश्वं न स्तोममप्तुरं रजस्तुरम् । वनप्रक्षमुदप्रुतम् ॥ १३९४
ā sotā pari ṣiñcatāśvaṃ na stomamapturaṃ rajasturam . vanaprakṣamudaprutam .. 1394
Press ye and pour him, like a steed, laudworthy, speeding through the region and the flood, Who swims in water, roan in wood;
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.108.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
सहस्रधारं वृषभं पयोदुहं प्रियं देवाय जन्मने । ऋतेन य ऋतजातो विवावृधे राजा देव ऋतं बृहत् ॥ १३९५
sahasradhāraṃ vṛṣabhaṃ payoduhaṃ priyaṃ devāya janmane . ṛtena ya ṛtajāto vivāvṛdhe rājā deva ṛtaṃ bṛhat .. 1395
Increaser of the water, Steer with thousand streams, dear to the race of Deities; Who born in Law hath waxen mighty by the Law, King, God, and lofty Ordinance.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.108.8; the wording of this text may differ in places.
May Agni slay the Vrtras,-fain for riches, through the lord of song, Served with oblation, kindled, bright.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.16.34; the wording of this text may differ in places.
His Father's Father, shining in his Mother's everlasting side, Set on the seat of holy Law.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.16.35; the wording of this text may differ in places.
O active Jatavedas, bring devotion that wins progeny, Agni, that it may shine to heaven.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.16.36; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Made pure by this man's urgent zeal and impulse the God hath to the Gods his juice imparted. He goes, effused and singing, to the filter, like priest to measured seats supplied with cattle.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Robed in fair raiment meet to wear in battle, a mighty Sage pronouncing invocations. Roll onward to the beakers as they cleanse thee, far-seeing at the feast of Gods, and watchful.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Dear, he is brightened on the fleecy summit, a Prince among us, nobler than the noble. Roar out as thou art purified, run forward. Do ye preserve us evermore with blessings.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Eager for wealth, we meditate Agni's effectual praise to-day, Praise of the God who touches heaven.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 5.13.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
अग्निर्जुषत नो गिरो होता यो मानुषेष्वा । स यक्षद्दैव्यं जनम् ॥ १४०६
agnirjuṣata no giro hotā yo mānuṣeṣvā . sa yakṣaddaivyaṃ janam .. 1406
May Agni, Priest among mankind, take pleasure in our songs of praise, And worship the Celestial Folk.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 5.13.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
tvamagne saprathā asi juṣṭo hotā vareṇyaḥ . tvayā yajñaṃ vi tanvate .. 1407
Thou, Agni, art spread widely forth, Priest dear and excellent; through thee Men make the sacrifice complete.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 5.13.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
To him the tones of sacred song have sounded, Steer of the triple height, the Life-bestower. Dwelling in wood as Varuna in rivers, lavishing treasure he distributes blessings
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.90.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Great Conqueror, warrior-girt, Lord of all heroes, flow on thy way as he who winneth riches; With sharpened. arms, with swift bow, never vanquished in battle, vanquishing in fight the foemen.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.90.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Giving security, Lord of wide dominion, send us both earth and heaven with all their fulness. Striving to win the Dawns, the light, the waters, and cattle, call to us abundant vigour.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.90.4; 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.
अपां नपातं सुभगं सुदीदितिमग्निमु श्रेष्ठशोचिषम् । स नो मित्रस्य वरुणस्य सो अपामा सुम्नं यक्षते दिवि ॥ १४१४
apāṃ napātaṃ subhagaṃ sudīditimagnimu śreṣṭhaśociṣam . sa no mitrasya varuṇasya so apāmā sumnaṃ yakṣate divi .. 1414
The Son of Strength, the blessed, brightly shining One, Agni whose light is excellent. May be by sacrifice win us in heaven the grace of Mitra, Varuna, and the Floods.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.19.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
That man is lord of endless strength whom thou protectest in the fight, Agni, or urgest to the fray.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.27.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
na kirasya sahantya paryetā kayasya cit . vājo asti śravāyyaḥ .. 1416
Him, whosoever he may be, no man may vanquish, mighty One: Nay, very glorious power is his.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.27.8; the wording of this text may differ in places.
स वाजं विश्वचर्षणिरर्वद्भिरस्तु तरुता । विप्रेभिरस्तु सनिता ॥ १४१७
sa vājaṃ viśvacarṣaṇirarvadbhirastu tarutā . viprebhirastu sanitā .. 1417
May he who dwells with all mankind bear us with war-steeds through the fight, And with the singers win the spoil.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.27.9; the wording of this text may differ in places.
पिबा सुतस्य रसिनो मत्स्वा न इन्द्र गोमतः । आपिर्नो बोधि सधमाद्ये वृधे३ ऽस्मां अवन्तु ते धियः ॥ १४२१
pibā sutasya rasino matsvā na indra gomataḥ . āpirno bodhi sadhamādye vṛdhe3 'smāṃ avantu te dhiyaḥ .. 1421
Drink, Indra, of the savoury juice, and cheer thee with our milky draught. Be, for our weal, our Friend and sharer of the feast, and let thy wisdom guard us well.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.3.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
भूयाम ते सुमतौ वाजिनो वयं मा न स्तरभिमातये । अस्मां चित्राभिरवतादभिष्टिभिरा नः सुम्नेषु यामय ॥ १४२२
bhūyāma te sumatau vājino vayaṃ mā na starabhimātaye . asmāṃ citrābhiravatādabhiṣṭibhirā naḥ sumneṣu yāmaya .. 1422
In thy kind grace and favour may we still be strong: expose us not to foe's attack. With manifold assistance guard and succour us, and bring us to felicity.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.3.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
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 he waxed in strength through holy rites.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.70.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
sa bhakṣamāṇo amṛtasya cāruṇa ubhe dyāvā kāvyenā vi śaśrathe . tejiṣṭhā apo maṃhanā pari vyata yadī devasya śravasā sado viduḥ .. 1424
Longing for lovely Amrta, by his wisdom he divided, each apart from other, earth and heaven. He gladly wrapped himself in the most lucid floods, when through their glory they found the God's resting-place.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.70.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
ते अस्य सन्तु केतवो ऽमृत्यवो ऽदाभ्यासो जनुषी उभे अनु । येभिर्नृम्णा च देव्या च पुनत आदिद्राजानं मनना अगृभ्णत ॥ १४२५
te asya santu ketavo 'mṛtyavo 'dābhyāso januṣī ubhe anu . yebhirnṛmṇā ca devyā ca punata ādidrājānaṃ mananā agṛbhṇata .. 1425
May those his brilliant rays he ever free from death, inviolate, for both classes of created things,- Rays wherewith powers of men and Gods are purified. Yea, even for this have sages welcomed him as King.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.70.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
To feast him, flow mid song and hymn, to Vayu, flow purified to Varuna and Mitra. Flow to the song-inspiring car-borne Hero, to mighty Indra, him who wields the thunder.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.49; the wording of this text may differ in places.
abhi vastrā suvasanānyarṣābhi dhenūḥ sudughāḥ pūyamānaḥ . abhi candrā bharttave no hiraṇyābhyaśvānrathino deva soma .. 1427
Pour on us garments that shall clothe us meetly, send, purified, milch-kine, abundant yielders. God Soma, send us chariot-drawing horses that they may bring us treasures bright and golden.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.50; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Send to us in a stream celestial riches, send us, when thou art cleansed, what earth containeth, So that thereby we may acquire possessions and Rsihood in Jamadagni's manner.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.97.51; the wording of this text may differ in places.
मत्स्यपायि ते महः पात्रस्येव हरिवो मत्सरो मदः । वृषा ते वृष्ण इन्दुर्वाजी सहस्रसातमः ॥ १४३२
matsyapāyi te mahaḥ pātrasyeva harivo matsaro madaḥ . vṛṣā te vṛṣṇa indurvājī sahasrasātamaḥ .. 1432
Glad thee: thy glory hath been quaffed, Lord of Bay Steeds, as 'twere the bowl's enlivening mead. For thee the Strong there is strong drink, mighty, omnipotent to win.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.175.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Let our strong drink, most excellent, exhilarating, come to thee, Victorious, Indra! bringing gain, immortal conquering in fight,
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.175.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
त्वं हि शूरः सनिता चोदयो मनुषो रथम् । सहावान्दस्युमव्रतमोषः पात्रं न शोचिषा ॥ १४३४
tvaṃ hi śūraḥ sanitā codayo manuṣo ratham . sahāvāndasyumavratamoṣaḥ pātraṃ na śociṣā .. 1434
Thou, Hero, winner of the spoil, urgest to speed the car of man. Burn, like a vessel with the flame, the lawless Dasyu, Conqueror!
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.175.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.