Now will I glorify Food that upholds great strength, By whose invigorating power Trita rent Vrtra limb from limb.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.187.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
O broad-tressed Sinivali, thou who art the Sister of the Gods, Accept the offered sacrifice, and, Goddess, grant us progeny.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 2.32.6; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Thou, Agni, wast the earliest Angiras, a Seer; thou wast, a God thyself, the Gods' auspicious Friend. After thy holy ordinance the Maruts, sage, active through wisdom, with their glittering spears, were born.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.31.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
tvaṃ no ' agne tava deva pāyubhir maghono rakṣa tanvaś ca vandya |
trātā tokasya tanaye gavām asy animeṣam̐ rakṣaṇas tava vrate ||
Worthy to be revered, O Agni, God, preserve our wealthy patrons with thy succours, and ourselves. Guard of our seed art thou, aiding our cows to bear, incessantly protecting in thy holy way.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.31.12; the wording of this text may differ in places.
uttānāyām ava bharā cikitvānt sadyaḥ pravītā vṛṣaṇaṃ jajāna |
aruṣastūpo ruśad asya pāja ' iḍāyās putro vayune 'janiṣṭa ||
Lay this with care on that which lies extended: straight hath she borne the Steerwhen made prolific. With his red pillar-radiant is his splendour -in our skilled task is born the Son of Ila.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.29.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
In Ila's place we set thee down, upon the central point of earth, That, Agni Jatavedas, thou mayst bear our offerings to the Gods.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.29.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Like Angiras a gladdening laud we ponder to him who loveth song, exceeding mighty. Let us sing glory to the far-famed Hero who must be praised with fair hymns by the singer.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.62.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
pra vo mahe mahi namo bharadhvam āṅgūṣyam̐ śavasānāya sāma |
yenā naḥ pūrve pitaraḥ padajñā ' arcanto ' aṅgiraso gā ' avindan ||
Unto the great bring ye great adoration, a chant with praise to him exceeding mighty, Through whom our sires, Angirases, singing praises and knowing well the places, found the cattle.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.62.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
The friends who offer Soma long to find thee: they pour forth Soma and present their viands. They bear unmoved the cursing of the people, for all our wisdom comes from thee, O Indra.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.30.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
na te dūre paramā cid rajām̐sy asyā tu pra yāhi harivo haribhyām |
sthirāya vṛṣṇe savanā kṛtemā yuktā grāvāṇaḥ samidhāne ' agnau ||
Not far for thee are mid-air's loftiest regions: start hither, Lord of Bays, with thy Bay Horses. Made for the Firm and Strong are these libations. The pressing-stones are set and fire is kindled.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.30.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
The earth's eight points his brightness hath illumined, three desert regions and the Seven Rivers. God Savitar the gold-eyed hath come hither, giving choice treasures unto him who worships.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.35.8; the wording of this text may differ in places.
The golden-handed Savitar, far-seeing, goes on his way between the earth and heaven, Drives away sickness, bids the Sun approach us, and spreads the bright sky through the darksome region.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.35.9; the wording of this text may differ in places.
May he, gold-handed Asura, kind Leader, come hither to us with his help and favour. Driving off Raksasas and Yatudhanas, the God is present, praised in hymns at evening.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.35.10; the wording of this text may differ in places.
ये ते पन्थाः सवितः पूर्व्यासो ऽरेणवः सुकृता ऽ अन्तरिक्षे ।
तेभिर् नो ऽ अद्य पथिभिः सुगेभी रक्षा च नो ऽ अधि च ब्रूहि देव ॥
ye te panthāḥ savitaḥ pūrvyāso 'reṇavaḥ sukṛtā ' antarikṣe |
tebhir no ' adya pathibhiḥ sugebhī rakṣā ca no ' adhi ca brūhi deva ||
O Savitar, thine ancient dustless pathways are well established in the air's mid-region: O God, come by those paths so fair to travel, preserve thou us from harm this day, and bless us.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.35.11; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Drink ye of our libations, grant protection, O ye Asvins Twain, With aids which none may interrupt.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.46.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.
apnasvatīm aśvinā vācam asme kṛtaṃ no dasrā vṛṣaṇā manīṣām |
adyūtye 'vase ni hvaye vāṃ vṛdhe ca no bhavataṃ vājasātau ||
Make ye our speech effectual, O ye Asvins, and this our hymn, ye mighty Wonder-Workers. In luckless game I call on you for succour: strengthen us also on the field of battle.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.112.24; the wording of this text may differ in places.
dyubhir aktubhiḥ pari pātam asmān ariṣṭebhir aśvinā saubhagebhiḥ |
tan no mitro varuṇo māmahantām aditiḥ sindhuḥ pṛthivī ' uta dyauḥ ||
With, undiminished blessings, O ye Asvins, for evermore both night and day protect us. This prayer of ours may Varuna grant, and Mitra, and Aditi and Sindhu, Earth and Heaven.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.112.25; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Throughout the dusky firmament advancing, laying to rest the immortal and the mortal, Borne in his golden chariot he cometh, Savitar, God who looks on every creature.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.35.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
उषस् तच् चित्रम् आ भरास्मभ्यं वाजिनीवति ।
येन तोकं च तनयं च धामहे ॥
uṣas tac citram ā bharāsmabhyaṃ vājinīvati |
yena tokaṃ ca tanayaṃ ca dhāmahe ||
O Dawn enriched with ample wealth, bestow on us the wondrous gift Wherewith we may support children and children's sons.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.92.13; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Agni at dawn, and Indra we invoke at dawn, and Varuna and Mitra, and the Asvins twain. Bhaga at dawn, Pusan, and Brahmanaspati, Soma at dawn, Rudra we will invoke at dawn.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.41.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
We will invoke strong, early-conquering Bhaga, the Son of Aditi, the great supporter: Thinking of whom, the poor, yea, even the mighty, even the King himself says, Give me Bhaga.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.41.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Bhaga our guide, Bhaga whose gifts are faithful, favour this song, and give us wealth, O Bhaga. Bhaga, augment our store of kine and horses, Bhaga, may we be rich in men and heroes.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.41.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
So may felicity be ours at present, and when the day approaches, and at noontide; And may we still, O Bounteous One, at sunset be happy in the Deities' loving-kindness.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.41.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
bhaga ' eva bhagavām̐2' astu devās tena vayaṃ bhagavantaḥ syāma |
taṃ tvā bhaga sarva ' ijjohavīti sa no bhaga pura ' etā bhaveha ||
May Bhaga verily be bliss-bestower, and through him, Gods! may happiness attend us. As such, O Bhaga, all with might invoke thee: as such be thou our Champion here, O Bhaga.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.41.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
sam adhvarāyoṣaso namanta dadhikrāveva śucaye padāya |
arvācīnaṃ vasuvidaṃ bhagaṃ no ratham ivāśvā vājina ' ā vahantu ||
To this our worship may all Dawns incline them, and come to the pure place like Dadhikravan. As strong steeds draw a chariot may they bring us hitherward Bhaga who discovers treasure.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.41.6; the wording of this text may differ in places.
अश्वावतीर् गोमतीर् न ऽ उषासो वीरवतीः सदम् उच्छन्तु भद्राः ।
घृतं दुहाना विश्वतः प्रपीता यूयं पात स्वस्तिभिः सदा नः ॥
aśvāvatīr gomatīr na ' uṣāso vīravatīḥ sadam ucchantu bhadrāḥ |
ghṛtaṃ duhānā viśvataḥ prapītā yūyaṃ pāta svastibhiḥ sadā naḥ ||
May blessed Mornings dawn on us for ever, with wealth of kine, of horses, and of heroes, Streaming with all abundance, pouring fatness. Preserve us evermore, ye Gods, with blessings.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.41.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
पूषन् तव व्रते वयं न रिष्येम कदा चन ।
स्तोतारस् त ऽ इह स्मसि ॥
pūṣan tava vrate vayaṃ na riṣyema kadā cana |
stotāras ta ' iha smasi ||
Secure in thy protecting care, O Pusan, never may we fail. We here are they who sing thy praise.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.54.9; the wording of this text may differ in places.
pathas-pathaḥ paripatiṃ vacasyā kāmena kṛto ' abhyānaḍ arkam |
sa no rāsacchurudhaś candrāgrā dhiyaṃ-dhiyam̐ sīṣadhāti pra pūṣā ||
I praise with eloquence him who guards all pathways. He, when his love impelled him, went to Arka. May he vouchsafe us gear with gold to grace it: may Pusan make each prayer of ours efective.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.49.8; the wording of this text may differ in places.
trīṇi padā vi cakrame viṣṇur gopā ' adābhyaḥ |
ato dharmāṇi dhārayan ||
Visnu, the Guardian, he whom none deceiveth, made three steps; thenceforth Establishing his high decrees.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.22.18; the wording of this text may differ in places.
tad viprāso vipanyavo jāgṛvām̐saḥ sam indhate |
viṣṇor yat paramaṃ padam ||
This, Vishnu's station most sublime, the singers, ever vigilant, Lovers of holy song, light up.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.22.21; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Filled full of fatness, compassing all things that be, wide, spacious, dropping meath, beautiful in their form, The Heaven and the Earth by Varuna's decree, unwasting, rich in germs, stand parted each from each.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.70.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
ye naḥ sapatnā ' apa te bhavantv indrāgnibhyām ava bādhāmahe tān |
vasavo rudrā ' ādityā ' uparispṛśaṃ mograṃ cettāram adhirājam akran ||
Let those who are our foemen stay. afar from us: with Indra and with Agni we will drive them off. Vasus, Adityas, Rudras have exalted me, made me far-reaching, mighty, thinker, sovran lord.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.128.9; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Come, O Nasatyas, with the thrice-eleven Gods; come, O ye Asvins, to the drinking of the meath. Make long our days of life, and wipe out all our sins: ward off our enemies; be with us evermore.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.34.11; the wording of this text may differ in places.
May this your praise, may this your song, O Maruts, sung by the poet, Mana's son, Mandarya, Bring offspring for ourselves with food to feed us. May we find strengthening food in full abundance!
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.165.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.
They who were versed in ritual and metre, in hymns and rules, were the Seven Godlike Rsis. Viewing the path of those of old, the sages have taken up the reins like chariot-drivers.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.130.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
न तद् रक्षाꣳसि न पिशाचास् तरन्ति देवानाम् ओजः प्रथमजꣳ ह्य् एतत् ।
यो बिभर्ति दाक्षायणꣳ हिरण्यꣳ स देवेषु कृणुते दीर्घम् आयुः स मनुष्येषु कृणुते दीर्घम् आयुः ॥
na tad rakṣām̐si na piśācās taranti devānām ojaḥ prathamajam̐ hy etat |
yo bibharti dākṣāyaṇam̐ hiraṇyam̐ sa deveṣu kṛṇute dīrgham āyuḥ sa manuṣyeṣu kṛṇute dīrgham āyuḥ ||
Sanskrit only: no published translation is held for this verse.
May Aja-Ekapad and Ahibudhnya, and Earth and Ocean hear our invocation; All Gods who strengthen Law, invoked and lauded, and holy texts uttered by sages, help us.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 6.50.14; the wording of this text may differ in places.
These hymns that drop down fatness, with the ladle I ever offer to the Kings Adityas. May Mitra, Aryaman, and Bhaga hear us, the mighty Varuna Daksa, and Amsa.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 2.27.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
ut tiṣṭha brahmaṇaspate devayantas tvemahe |
upa pra yantu marutaḥ sudānava ' indra prāśūr bhavā sacā ||
O BRAMANASPATI, stand up: God-serving men we pray to thee. May they who give good gifts, the Maruts, come to us. Indra, most swift, be thou with them.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.40.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Now Brahmanaspati speaks forth aloud the solemn hymn of praise, Wherein Indra and Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, the Gods, have made their dwelling place.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.40.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.