RV 9.39

Ralph T. H. Griffith, 1896 · 6 verses · Read at the source

9.39.1FLOW On, O thou of lofty thought, flow swift in thy beloved form, Saying, I go where dwell the Gods.

9.39.2Preparing what is unprepared, and bringing store of food to man, Make thou the rain descend from heaven.

9.39.3With might, bestowing power, the juice enters the purifying sieve, Far-seeing, sending forth its light.

9.39.4This is it which in rapid course hath with the river's wave flowed down From heaven upon the straining cloth.

9.39.5Inviting him from far away, and even from near at hand, the juice For Indra is poured forth as meath.

9.39.6In union they have sung the hymn: with stones they urge the Tawny One. Sit in the place of sacrifice.