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Mandala 2

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सूक्तम् २.१ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः। जगती

2.1.1 त्वमग्ने द्युभिस्त्वमाशुशुक्षणिस्त्वमद्भ्यस्त्वमश्मनस्परि ।त्वं वनेभ्यस्त्वमोषधीभ्यस्त्वं नृणां नृपते जायसे शुचिः

2.1.2 तवाग्ने होत्रं तव पोत्रमृत्वियं तव नेष्ट्रं त्वमग्निदृतायतः ।तव प्रशास्त्रं त्वमध्वरीयसि ब्रह्मा चासि गृहपतिश्च नो दमे

2.1.3 त्वमग्न इन्द्रो वृषभः सतामसि त्वं विष्णुरुरुगायो नमस्यः ।त्वं ब्रह्मा रयिविद्ब्रह्मणस्पते त्वं विधर्तः सचसे पुरंध्या

2.1.4 त्वमग्ने राजा वरुणो धृतव्रतस्त्वं मित्रो भवसि दस्म ईड्यः ।त्वमर्यमा सत्पतिर्यस्य सम्भुजं त्वमंशो विदथे देव भाजयुः

2.1.5 त्वमग्ने त्वष्टा विधते सुवीर्यं तव ग्नावो मित्रमहः सजात्यम् ।त्वमाशुहेमा ररिषे स्वश्व्यं त्वं नरां शर्धो असि पुरूवसुः

2.1.6 त्वमग्ने रुद्रो असुरो महो दिवस्त्वं शर्धो मारुतं पृक्ष ईशिषे ।त्वं वातैररुणैर्यासि शंगयस्त्वं पूषा विधतः पासि नु त्मना

2.1.7 त्वमग्ने द्रविणोदा अरंकृते त्वं देवः सविता रत्नधा असि ।त्वं भगो नृपते वस्व ईशिषे त्वं पायुर्दमे यस्तेऽविधत्

2.1.8 त्वामग्ने दम आ विश्पतिं विशस्त्वां राजानं सुविदत्रमृञ्जते ।त्वं विश्वानि स्वनीक पत्यसे त्वं सहस्राणि शता दश प्रति

2.1.9 त्वामग्ने पितरमिष्टिभिर्नरस्त्वां भ्रात्राय शम्या तनूरुचम् ।त्वं पुत्रो भवसि यस्तेऽविधत्त्वं सखा सुशेवः पास्याधृषः

2.1.10 त्वमग्न ऋभुराके नमस्यस्त्वं वाजस्य क्षुमतो राय ईशिषे ।त्वं वि भास्यनु दक्षि दावने त्वं विशिक्षुरसि यज्ञमातनिः

2.1.11 त्वमग्ने अदितिर्देव दाशुषे त्वं होत्रा भारती वर्धसे गिरा ।त्वमिळा शतहिमासि दक्षसे त्वं वृत्रहा वसुपते सरस्वती

2.1.12 त्वमग्ने सुभृत उत्तमं वयस्तव स्पार्हे वर्ण आ संदृशि श्रियः ।त्वं वाजः प्रतरणो बृहन्नसि त्वं रयिर्बहुलो विश्वतस्पृथुः

2.1.13 त्वामग्न आदित्यास आस्यं त्वां जिह्वां शुचयश्चक्रिरे कवे ।त्वां रातिषाचो अध्वरेषु सश्चिरे त्वे देवा हविरदन्त्याहुतम्

2.1.14 त्वे अग्ने विश्वे अमृतासो अद्रुह आसा देवा हविरदन्त्याहुतम् ।त्वया मर्तासः स्वदन्त आसुतिं त्वं गर्भो वीरुधां जज्ञिषे शुचिः

2.1.15 त्वं तान्सं च प्रति चासि मज्मनाग्ने सुजात प्र च देव रिच्यसे ।पृक्षो यदत्र महिना वि ते भुवदनु द्यावापृथिवी रोदसी उभे

2.1.16 ये स्तोतृभ्यो गोअग्रामश्वपेशसमग्ने रातिमुपसृजन्ति सूरयः ।अस्माञ्च ताँश्च प्र हि नेषि वस्य आ बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.२ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः। जगती

2.2.1 यज्ञेन वर्धत जातवेदसमग्निं यजध्वं हविषा तना गिरा ।समिधानं सुप्रयसं स्वर्णरं द्युक्षं होतारं वृजनेषु धूर्षदम्

2.2.2 अभि त्वा नक्तीरुषसो ववाशिरेऽग्ने वत्सं न स्वसरेषु धेनवः ।दिव इवेदरतिर्मानुषा युगा क्षपो भासि पुरुवार संयतः

2.2.3 तं देवा बुध्ने रजसः सुदंससं दिवस्पृथिव्योररतिं न्येरिरे ।रथमिव वेद्यं शुक्रशोचिषमग्निं मित्रं न क्षितिषु प्रशंस्यम्

2.2.4 तमुक्षमाणं रजसि स्व आ दमे चन्द्रमिव सुरुचं ह्वार आ दधुः ।पृश्न्याः पतरं चितयन्तमक्षभिः पाथो न पायुं जनसी उभे अनु

2.2.5 स होता विश्वं परि भूत्वध्वरं तमु हव्यैर्मनुष ऋञ्जते गिरा ।हिरिशिप्रो वृधसानासु जर्भुरद्द्यौर्न स्तृभिश्चितयद्रोदसी अनु

2.2.6 स नो रेवत्समिधानः स्वस्तये संददस्वान्रयिमस्मासु दीदिहि ।आ नः कृणुष्व सुविताय रोदसी अग्ने हव्या मनुषो देव वीतये

2.2.7 दा नो अग्ने बृहतो दाः सहस्रिणो दुरो न वाजं श्रुत्या अपा वृधि ।प्राची द्यावापृथिवी ब्रह्मणा कृधि स्वर्ण शुक्रमुषसो वि दिद्युतः

2.2.8 स इधान उषसो राम्या अनु स्वर्ण दीदेदरुषेण भानुना ।होत्राभिरग्निर्मनुषः स्वध्वरो राजा विशामतिथिश्चारुरायवे

2.2.9 एवा नो अग्ने अमृतेषु पूर्व्य धीष्पीपाय बृहद्दिवेषु मानुषा ।दुहाना धेनुर्वृजनेषु कारवे त्मना शतिनं पुरुरूपमिषणि

2.2.10 वयमग्ने अर्वता वा सुवीर्यं ब्रह्मणा वा चितयेमा जनाँ अति ।अस्माकं द्युम्नमधि पञ्च कृष्टिषूच्चा स्वर्ण शुशुचीत दुष्टरम्

2.2.11 स नो बोधि सहस्य प्रशंस्यो यस्मिन्सुजाता इषयन्त सूरयः ।यमग्ने यज्ञमुपयन्ति वाजिनो नित्ये तोके दीदिवांसं स्वे दमे

2.2.12 उभयासो जातवेदः स्याम ते स्तोतारो अग्ने सूरयश्च शर्मणि ।वस्वो रायः पुरुश्चन्द्रस्य भूयसः प्रजावतः स्वपत्यस्य शग्धि नः

2.2.13 ये स्तोतृभ्यो गोअग्रामश्वपेशसमग्ने रातिमुपसृजन्ति सूरयः ।अस्माञ्च ताँश्च प्र हि नेषि वस्य आ बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.३ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. आप्रीसूक्तं (१ इध्मः समिद्धोऽग्निर्वा, २ तनूनपात्, ३ इळः, ४ बर्हिः, ५ देवीर्द्वारः, ६ उषासानक्ता, ७ दैव्यौ होतारौ प्रचेतसौ, ८ तिस्रो देव्यः सरस्वतीळाभारत्यः, ९ त्वष्टा, १० वनस्पतिः, ११ स्वाहाकृतयः )।त्रिष्टुप्, ७ जगती

2.3.1 समिद्धो अग्निर्निहितः पृथिव्यां प्रत्यङ्विश्वानि भुवनान्यस्थात् ।होता पावकः प्रदिवः सुमेधा देवो देवान्यजत्वग्निरर्हन्

2.3.2 नराशंसः प्रति धामान्यञ्जन्तिस्रो दिवः प्रति मह्ना स्वर्चिः ।घृतप्रुषा मनसा हव्यमुन्दन्मूर्धन्यज्ञस्य समनक्तु देवान्

2.3.3 ईळितो अग्ने मनसा नो अर्हन्देवान्यक्षि मानुषात्पूर्वो अद्य ।स आ वह मरुतां शर्धो अच्युतमिन्द्रं नरो बर्हिषदं यजध्वम्

2.3.4 देव बर्हिर्वर्धमानं सुवीरं स्तीर्णं राये सुभरं वेद्यस्याम् ।घृतेनाक्तं वसवः सीदतेदं विश्वे देवा आदित्या यज्ञियासः

2.3.5 वि श्रयन्तामुर्विया हूयमाना द्वारो देवीः सुप्रायणा नमोभिः ।व्यचस्वतीर्वि प्रथन्तामजुर्या वर्णं पुनाना यशसं सुवीरम्

2.3.6 साध्वपांसि सनता न उक्षिते उषासानक्ता वय्येव रण्विते ।तन्तुं ततं संवयन्ती समीची यज्ञस्य पेशः सुदुघे पयस्वती

2.3.7 दैव्या होतारा प्रथमा विदुष्टर ऋजु यक्षतः समृचा वपुष्टरा ।देवान्यजन्तावृतुथा समञ्जतो नाभा पृथिव्या अधि सानुषु त्रिषु

2.3.8 सरस्वती साधयन्ती धियं न इळा देवी भारती विश्वतूर्तिः ।तिस्रो देवीः स्वधया बर्हिरेदमच्छिद्रं पान्तु शरणं निषद्य

2.3.9 पिशङ्गरूपः सुभरो वयोधाः श्रुष्टी वीरो जायते देवकामः ।प्रजां त्वष्टा वि ष्यतु नाभिमस्मे अथा देवानामप्येतु पाथः

2.3.10 वनस्पतिरवसृजन्नुप स्थादग्निर्हविः सूदयाति प्र धीभिः ।त्रिधा समक्तं नयतु प्रजानन्देवेभ्यो दैव्यः शमितोप हव्यम्

2.3.11 घृतं मिमिक्षे घृतमस्य योनिर्घृते श्रितो घृतम्वस्य धाम ।अनुष्वधमा वह मादयस्व स्वाहाकृतं वृषभ वक्षि हव्यम्

सूक्तम् २.४ऋषिः: सोमाहुतिर्भार्गवः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः ।त्रिष्टुप्

2.4.1 हुवे वः सुद्योत्मानं सुवृक्तिं विशामग्निमतिथिं सुप्रयसम् ।मित्र इव यो दिधिषाय्यो भूद्देव आदेवे जने जातवेदाः

2.4.2 इमं विधन्तो अपां सधस्थे द्वितादधुर्भृगवो विक्ष्वायोः ।एष विश्वान्यभ्यस्तु भूमा देवानामग्निररतिर्जीराश्वः

2.4.3 अग्निं देवासो मानुषीषु विक्षु प्रियं धुः क्षेष्यन्तो न मित्रम् ।स दीदयदुशतीरूर्म्या आ दक्षाय्यो यो दास्वते दम आ

2.4.4 अस्य रण्वा स्वस्येव पुष्टिः संदृष्टिरस्य हियानस्य दक्षोः ।वि यो भरिभ्रदोषधीषु जिह्वामत्यो न रथ्यो दोधवीति वारान्

2.4.5 आ यन्मे अभ्वं वनदः पनन्तोशिग्भ्यो नामिमीत वर्णम् ।स चित्रेण चिकिते रंसु भासा जुजुर्वाँ यो मुहुरा युवा भूत्

2.4.6 आ यो वना तातृषाणो न भाति वार्ण पथा रथ्येव स्वानीत् ।कृष्णाध्वा तपू रण्वश्चिकेत द्यौरिव स्मयमानो नभोभिः

2.4.7 स यो व्यस्थादभि दक्षदुर्वीं पशुर्नैति स्वयुरगोपाः ।अग्निः शोचिष्माँ अतसान्युष्णन्कृष्णव्यथिरस्वदयन्न भूम

2.4.8 नू ते पूर्वस्यावसो अधीतौ तृतीये विदथे मन्म शंसि ।अस्मे अग्ने संयद्वीरं बृहन्तं क्षुमन्तं वाजं स्वपत्यं रयिं दाः

2.4.9 त्वया यथा गृत्समदासो अग्ने गुहा वन्वन्त उपराँ अभि ष्युः ।सुवीरासो अभिमातिषाहः स्मत्सूरिभ्यो गृणते तद्वयो धाः

सूक्तम् २.५ऋषिः: सोमाहुतिर्भार्गवः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः। अनुष्टुप्

2.5.1 होताजनिष्ट चेतनः पिता पितृभ्य ऊतये ।प्रयक्षञ्जेन्यं वसु शकेम वाजिनो यमम्

2.5.2 आ यस्मिन्सप्त रश्मयस्तता यज्ञस्य नेतरि ।मनुष्वद्दैव्यमष्टमं पोता विश्वं तदिन्वति

2.5.3 दधन्वे वा यदीमनु वोचद्ब्रह्माणि वेरु तत् ।परि विश्वानि काव्या नेमिश्चक्रमिवाभवत्

2.5.4 साकं हि शुचिना शुचिः प्रशास्ता क्रतुनाजनि ।विद्वाँ अस्य व्रता ध्रुवा वया इवानु रोहते

2.5.5 ता अस्य वर्णमायुवो नेष्टुः सचन्त धेनवः ।कुवित्तिसृभ्य आ वरं स्वसारो या इदं ययुः

2.5.6 यदी मातुरुप स्वसा घृतं भरन्त्यस्थित ।तासामध्वर्युरागतौ यवो वृष्टीव मोदते

2.5.7 स्वः स्वाय धायसे कृणुतामृत्विगृत्विजम् ।स्तोमं यज्ञं चादरं वनेमा ररिमा वयम्

2.5.8 यथा विद्वाँ अरं करद्विश्वेभ्यो यजतेभ्यः ।अयमग्ने त्वे अपि यं यज्ञं चकृमा वयम्

सूक्तम् २.६ऋषिः: सोमाहुतिर्भार्गवः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः ।गायत्री

2.6.1 इमां मे अग्ने समिधमिमामुपसदं वनेः ।इमा उ षु श्रुधी गिरः

2.6.2 अया ते अग्ने विधेमोर्जो नपादश्वमिष्टे ।एना सूक्तेन सुजात

2.6.3 तं त्वा गीर्भिर्गिर्वणसं द्रविणस्युं द्रविणोदः ।सपर्येम सपर्यवः

2.6.4 स बोधि सूरिर्मघवा वसुपते वसुदावन् ।युयोध्यस्मद्द्वेषांसि

2.6.5 स नो वृष्टिं दिवस्परि स नो वाजमनर्वाणम् ।स नः सहस्रिणीरिषः

2.6.6 ईळानायावस्यवे यविष्ठ दूत नो गिरा ।यजिष्ठ होतरा गहि

2.6.7 अन्तर्ह्यग्न ईयसे विद्वाञ्जन्मोभया कवे ।दूतो जन्येव मित्र्यः

2.6.8 स विद्वाँ आ च पिप्रयो यक्षि चिकित्व आनुषक् ।आ चास्मिन्सत्सि बर्हिषि

सूक्तम् २.७ऋषिः: सोमाहुतिर्भार्गवः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः । गायत्री

2.7.1 श्रेष्ठं यविष्ठ भारताग्ने द्युमन्तमा भर ।वसो पुरुस्पृहं रयिम्

2.7.2 मा नो अरातिरीशत देवस्य मर्त्यस्य च ।पर्षि तस्या उत द्विषः

2.7.3 विश्वा उत त्वया वयं धारा उदन्या इव ।अति गाहेमहि द्विषः

2.7.4 शुचिः पावक वन्द्योऽग्ने बृहद्वि रोचसे ।त्वं घृतेभिराहुतः

2.7.5 त्वं नो असि भारताग्ने वशाभिरुक्षभिः ।अष्टापदीभिराहुतः

2.7.6 द्र्वन्नः सर्पिरासुतिः प्रत्नो होता वरेण्यः ।सहसस्पुत्रो अद्भुतः

सूक्तम् २.८ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः। गायत्री, ६ अनुष्टुप्

2.8.1 वाजयन्निव नू रथान्योगाँ अग्नेरुप स्तुहि ।यशस्तमस्य मीळ्हुषः

2.8.2 यः सुनीथो ददाशुषेऽजुर्यो जरयन्नरिम् ।चारुप्रतीक आहुतः

2.8.3 य उ श्रिया दमेष्वा दोषोषसि प्रशस्यते ।यस्य व्रतं न मीयते

2.8.4 आ यः स्वर्ण भानुना चित्रो विभात्यर्चिषा ।अञ्जानो अजरैरभि

2.8.5 अत्रिमनु स्वराज्यमग्निमुक्थानि वावृधुः ।विश्वा अधि श्रियो दधे

2.8.6 अग्नेरिन्द्रस्य सोमस्य देवानामूतिभिर्वयम् ।अरिष्यन्तः सचेमह्यभि ष्याम पृतन्यतः

सूक्तम् २.९ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः। त्रिष्टुप्

2.9.1 नि होता होतृषदने विदानस्त्वेषो दीदिवाँ असदत्सुदक्षः ।अदब्धव्रतप्रमतिर्वसिष्ठः सहस्रम्भरः शुचिजिह्वो अग्निः

2.9.2 त्वं दूतस्त्वमु नः परस्पास्त्वं वस्य आ वृषभ प्रणेता ।अग्ने तोकस्य नस्तने तनूनामप्रयुच्छन्दीद्यद्बोधि गोपाः

2.9.3 विधेम ते परमे जन्मन्नग्ने विधेम स्तोमैरवरे सधस्थे ।यस्माद्योनेरुदारिथा यजे तं प्र त्वे हवींषि जुहुरे समिद्धे

2.9.4 अग्ने यजस्व हविषा यजीयाञ्छ्रुष्टी देष्णमभि गृणीहि राधः ।त्वं ह्यसि रयिपती रयीणां त्वं शुक्रस्य वचसो मनोता

2.9.5 उभयं ते न क्षीयते वसव्यं दिवेदिवे जायमानस्य दस्म ।कृधि क्षुमन्तं जरितारमग्ने कृधि पतिं स्वपत्यस्य रायः

2.9.6 सैनानीकेन सुविदत्रो अस्मे यष्टा देवाँ आयजिष्ठः स्वस्ति ।अदब्धो गोपा उत नः परस्पा अग्ने द्युमदुत रेवद्दिदीहि

सूक्तम् २.१०ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अग्निः। त्रिष्टुप्

2.10.1 जोहूत्रो अग्निः प्रथमः पितेवेळस्पदे मनुषा यत्समिद्धः ।श्रियं वसानो अमृतो विचेता मर्मृजेन्यः श्रवस्यः स वाजी

2.10.2 श्रूया अग्निश्चित्रभानुर्हवं मे विश्वाभिर्गीर्भिरमृतो विचेताः ।श्यावा रथं वहतो रोहिता वोतारुषाह चक्रे विभृत्रः

2.10.3 उत्तानायामजनयन्सुषूतं भुवदग्निः पुरुपेशासु गर्भः ।शिरिणायां चिदक्तुना महोभिरपरीवृतो वसति प्रचेताः

2.10.4 जिघर्म्यग्निं हविषा घृतेन प्रतिक्षियन्तं भुवनानि विश्वा ।पृथुं तिरश्चा वयसा बृहन्तं व्यचिष्ठमन्नै रभसं दृशानम्

2.10.5 आ विश्वतः प्रत्यञ्चं जिघर्म्यरक्षसा मनसा तज्जुषेत ।मर्यश्री स्पृहयद्वर्णो अग्निर्नाभिमृशे तन्वा जर्भुराणः

2.10.6 ज्ञेया भागं सहसानो वरेण त्वादूतासो मनुवद्वदेम ।अनूनमग्निं जुह्वा वचस्या मधुपृचं धनसा जोहवीमि

सूक्तम् २.११ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। विराट्स्थाना, २१ त्रिष्टुप्

2.11.1 श्रुधी हवमिन्द्र मा रिषण्यः स्याम ते दावने वसूनाम् ।इमा हि त्वामूर्जो वर्धयन्ति वसूयवः सिन्धवो न क्षरन्तः

2.11.2 सृजो महीरिन्द्र या अपिन्वः परिष्ठिता अहिना शूर पूर्वीः ।अमर्त्यं चिद्दासं मन्यमानमवाभिनदुक्थैर्वावृधानः

2.11.3 उक्थेष्विन्नु शूर येषु चाकन्स्तोमेष्विन्द्र रुद्रियेषु च ।तुभ्येदेता यासु मन्दसानः प्र वायवे सिस्रते न शुभ्राः

2.11.4 शुभ्रं नु ते शुष्मं वर्धयन्तः शुभ्रं वज्रं बाह्वोर्दधानाः ।शुभ्रस्त्वमिन्द्र वावृधानो अस्मे दासीर्विशः सूर्येण सह्याः

2.11.5 गुहा हितं गुह्यं गूळ्हमप्स्वपीवृतं मायिनं क्षियन्तम् ।उतो अपो द्यां तस्तभ्वांसमहन्नहिं शूर वीर्येण

2.11.6 स्तवा नु त इन्द्र पूर्व्या महान्युत स्तवाम नूतना कृतानि ।स्तवा वज्रं बाह्वोरुशन्तं स्तवा हरी सूर्यस्य केतू

2.11.7 हरी नु त इन्द्र वाजयन्ता घृतश्चुतं स्वारमस्वार्ष्टाम् ।वि समना भूमिरप्रथिष्टारंस्त पर्वतश्चित्सरिष्यन्

2.11.8 नि पर्वतः साद्यप्रयुच्छन्सं मातृभिर्वावशानो अक्रान् ।दूरे पारे वाणीं वर्धयन्त इन्द्रेषितां धमनिं पप्रथन्नि

2.11.9 इन्द्रो महां सिन्धुमाशयानं मायाविनं वृत्रमस्फुरन्निः ।अरेजेतां रोदसी भियाने कनिक्रदतो वृष्णो अस्य वज्रात्

2.11.10 अरोरवीद्वृष्णो अस्य वज्रोऽमानुषं यन्मानुषो निजूर्वात् ।नि मायिनो दानवस्य माया अपादयत्पपिवान्सुतस्य

2.11.11 पिबापिबेदिन्द्र शूर सोमं मन्दन्तु त्वा मन्दिनः सुतासः ।पृणन्तस्ते कुक्षी वर्धयन्त्वित्था सुतः पौर इन्द्रमाव

2.11.12 त्वे इन्द्राप्यभूम विप्रा धियं वनेम ऋतया सपन्तः ।अवस्यवो धीमहि प्रशस्तिं सद्यस्ते रायो दावने स्याम

2.11.13 स्याम ते त इन्द्र ये त ऊती अवस्यव ऊर्जं वर्धयन्तः ।शुष्मिन्तमं यं चाकनाम देवास्मे रयिं रासि वीरवन्तम्

2.11.14 रासि क्षयं रासि मित्रमस्मे रासि शर्ध इन्द्र मारुतं नः ।सजोषसो ये च मन्दसानाः प्र वायवः पान्त्यग्रणीतिम्

2.11.15 व्यन्त्विन्नु येषु मन्दसानस्तृपत्सोमं पाहि द्रह्यदिन्द्र ।अस्मान्सु पृत्स्वा तरुत्रावर्धयो द्यां बृहद्भिरर्कैः

2.11.16 बृहन्त इन्नु ये ते तरुत्रोक्थेभिर्वा सुम्नमाविवासान् ।स्तृणानासो बर्हिः पस्त्यावत्त्वोता इदिन्द्र वाजमग्मन्

2.11.17 उग्रेष्विन्नु शूर मन्दसानस्त्रिकद्रुकेषु पाहि सोममिन्द्र ।प्रदोधुवच्छ्मश्रुषु प्रीणानो याहि हरिभ्यां सुतस्य पीतिम्

2.11.18 धिष्वा शवः शूर येन वृत्रमवाभिनद्दानुमौर्णवाभम् ।अपावृणोर्ज्योतिरार्याय नि सव्यतः सादि दस्युरिन्द्र

2.11.19 सनेम ये त ऊतिभिस्तरन्तो विश्वा स्पृध आर्येण दस्यून् ।अस्मभ्यं तत्त्वाष्ट्रं विश्वरूपमरन्धयः साख्यस्य त्रिताय

2.11.20 अस्य सुवानस्य मन्दिनस्त्रितस्य न्यर्बुदं वावृधानो अस्तः ।अवर्तयत्सूर्यो न चक्रं भिनद्वलमिन्द्रो अङ्गिरस्वान्

2.11.21 नूनं सा ते प्रति वरं जरित्रे दुहीयदिन्द्र दक्षिणा मघोनी ।शिक्षा स्तोतृभ्यो माति धग्भगो नो बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.१२ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। त्रिष्टुप्

2.12.1 यो जात एव प्रथमो मनस्वान्देवो देवान्क्रतुना पर्यभूषत् ।यस्य शुष्माद्रोदसी अभ्यसेतां नृम्णस्य मह्ना स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.2 यः पृथिवीं व्यथमानामदृंहद्यः पर्वतान्प्रकुपिताँ अरम्णात् ।यो अन्तरिक्षं विममे वरीयो यो द्यामस्तभ्नात्स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.3 यो हत्वाहिमरिणात्सप्त सिन्धून्यो गा उदाजदपधा वलस्य ।यो अश्मनोरन्तरग्निं जजान संवृक्समत्सु स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.4 येनेमा विश्वा च्यवना कृतानि यो दासं वर्णमधरं गुहाकः ।श्वघ्नीव यो जिगीवाँल्लक्षमाददर्यः पुष्टानि स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.5 यं स्मा पृच्छन्ति कुह सेति घोरमुतेमाहुर्नैषो अस्तीत्येनम् ।सो अर्यः पुष्टीर्विज इवा मिनाति श्रदस्मै धत्त स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.6 यो रध्रस्य चोदिता यः कृशस्य यो ब्रह्मणो नाधमानस्य कीरेः ।युक्तग्राव्णो योऽविता सुशिप्रः सुतसोमस्य स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.7 यस्याश्वासः प्रदिशि यस्य गावो यस्य ग्रामा यस्य विश्वे रथासः ।यः सूर्यं य उषसं जजान यो अपां नेता स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.8 यं क्रन्दसी संयती विह्वयेते परेऽवर उभया अमित्राः ।समानं चिद्रथमातस्थिवांसा नाना हवेते स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.9 यस्मान्न ऋते विजयन्ते जनासो यं युध्यमाना अवसे हवन्ते ।यो विश्वस्य प्रतिमानं बभूव यो अच्युतच्युत्स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.10 यः शश्वतो मह्येनो दधानानमन्यमानाञ्छर्वा जघान ।यः शर्धते नानुददाति शृध्यां यो दस्योर्हन्ता स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.11 यः शम्बरं पर्वतेषु क्षियन्तं चत्वारिंश्यां शरद्यन्वविन्दत् ।ओजायमानं यो अहिं जघान दानुं शयानं स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.12 यः सप्तरश्मिर्वृषभस्तुविष्मानवासृजत्सर्तवे सप्त सिन्धून् ।यो रौहिणमस्फुरद्वज्रबाहुर्द्यामारोहन्तं स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.13 द्यावा चिदस्मै पृथिवी नमेते शुष्माच्चिदस्य पर्वता भयन्ते ।यः सोमपा निचितो वज्रबाहुर्यो वज्रहस्तः स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.14 यः सुन्वन्तमवति यः पचन्तं यः शंसन्तं यः शशमानमूती ।यस्य ब्रह्म वर्धनं यस्य सोमो यस्येदं राधः स जनास इन्द्रः

2.12.15 यः सुन्वते पचते दुध्र आ चिद्वाजं दर्दर्षि स किलासि सत्यः ।वयं त इन्द्र विश्वह प्रियासः सुवीरासो विदथमा वदेम

सूक्तम् २.१३ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। जगती, १३ त्रिष्टुप्

2.13.1 ऋतुर्जनित्री तस्या अपस्परि मक्षू जात आविशद्यासु वर्धते ।तदाहना अभवत्पिप्युषी पयोऽंशोः पीयूषं प्रथमं तदुक्थ्यम्

2.13.2 सध्रीमा यन्ति परि बिभ्रतीः पयो विश्वप्स्न्याय प्र भरन्त भोजनम् ।समानो अध्वा प्रवतामनुष्यदे यस्ताकृणोः प्रथमं सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.3 अन्वेको वदति यद्ददाति तद्रूपा मिनन्तदपा एक ईयते ।विश्वा एकस्य विनुदस्तितिक्षते यस्ताकृणोः प्रथमं सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.4 प्रजाभ्यः पुष्टिं विभजन्त आसते रयिमिव पृष्ठं प्रभवन्तमायते ।असिन्वन्दंष्ट्रैः पितुरत्ति भोजनं यस्ताकृणोः प्रथमं सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.5 अधाकृणोः पृथिवीं संदृशे दिवे यो धौतीनामहिहन्नारिणक्पथः ।तं त्वा स्तोमेभिरुदभिर्न वाजिनं देवं देवा अजनन्सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.6 यो भोजनं च दयसे च वर्धनमार्द्रादा शुष्कं मधुमद्दुदोहिथ ।स शेवधिं नि दधिषे विवस्वति विश्वस्यैक ईशिषे सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.7 यः पुष्पिणीश्च प्रस्वश्च धर्मणाधि दाने व्यवनीरधारयः ।यश्चासमा अजनो दिद्युतो दिव उरुरूर्वाँ अभितः सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.8 यो नार्मरं सहवसुं निहन्तवे पृक्षाय च दासवेशाय चावहः ।ऊर्जयन्त्या अपरिविष्टमास्यमुतैवाद्य पुरुकृत्सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.9 शतं वा यस्य दश साकमाद्य एकस्य श्रुष्टौ यद्ध चोदमाविथ ।अरज्जौ दस्यून्समुनब्दभीतये सुप्राव्यो अभवः सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.10 विश्वेदनु रोधना अस्य पौंस्यं ददुरस्मै दधिरे कृत्नवे धनम् ।षळस्तभ्ना विष्टिरः पञ्च संदृशः परि परो अभवः सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.11 सुप्रवाचनं तव वीर वीर्यं यदेकेन क्रतुना विन्दसे वसु ।जातूष्ठिरस्य प्र वयः सहस्वतो या चकर्थ सेन्द्र विश्वास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.12 अरमयः सरपसस्तराय कं तुर्वीतये च वय्याय च स्रुतिम् ।नीचा सन्तमुदनयः परावृजं प्रान्धं श्रोणं श्रवयन्सास्युक्थ्यः

2.13.13 अस्मभ्यं तद्वसो दानाय राधः समर्थयस्व बहु ते वसव्यम् ।इन्द्र यच्चित्रं श्रवस्या अनु द्यून्बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.१४ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। त्रिष्टुप्

2.14.1 अध्वर्यवो भरतेन्द्राय सोममामत्रेभिः सिञ्चता मद्यमन्धः ।कामी हि वीरः सदमस्य पीतिं जुहोत वृष्णे तदिदेष वष्टि

2.14.2 अध्वर्यवो यो अपो वव्रिवांसं वृत्रं जघानाशन्येव वृक्षम् ।तस्मा एतं भरत तद्वशायँ एष इन्द्रो अर्हति पीतिमस्य

2.14.3 अध्वर्यवो यो दृभीकं जघान यो गा उदाजदप हि वलं वः ।तस्मा एतमन्तरिक्षे न वातमिन्द्रं सोमैरोर्णुत जूर्न वस्त्रैः

2.14.4 अध्वर्यवो य उरणं जघान नव चख्वांसं नवतिं च बाहून् ।यो अर्बुदमव नीचा बबाधे तमिन्द्रं सोमस्य भृथे हिनोत

2.14.5 अध्वर्यवो यः स्वश्नं जघान यः शुष्णमशुषं यो व्यंसम् ।यः पिप्रुं नमुचिं यो रुधिक्रां तस्मा इन्द्रायान्धसो जुहोत

2.14.6 अध्वर्यवो यः शतं शम्बरस्य पुरो बिभेदाश्मनेव पूर्वीः ।यो वर्चिनः शतमिन्द्रः सहस्रमपावपद्भरता सोममस्मै

2.14.7 अध्वर्यवो यः शतमा सहस्रं भूम्या उपस्थेऽवपज्जघन्वान् ।कुत्सस्यायोरतिथिग्वस्य वीरान्न्यावृणग्भरता सोममस्मै

2.14.8 अध्वर्यवो यन्नरः कामयाध्वे श्रुष्टी वहन्तो नशथा तदिन्द्रे ।गभस्तिपूतं भरत श्रुतायेन्द्राय सोमं यज्यवो जुहोत

2.14.9 अध्वर्यवः कर्तना श्रुष्टिमस्मै वने निपूतं वन उन्नयध्वम् ।जुषाणो हस्त्यमभि वावशे व इन्द्राय सोमं मदिरं जुहोत

2.14.10 अध्वर्यवः पयसोधर्यथा गोः सोमेभिरीं पृणता भोजमिन्द्रम् ।वेदाहमस्य निभृतं म एतद्दित्सन्तं भूयो यजतश्चिकेत

2.14.11 अध्वर्यवो यो दिव्यस्य वस्वो यः पार्थिवस्य क्षम्यस्य राजा ।तमूर्दरं न पृणता यवेनेन्द्रं सोमेभिस्तदपो वो अस्तु

2.14.12 अस्मभ्यं तद्वसो दानाय राधः समर्थयस्व बहु ते वसव्यम् ।इन्द्र यच्चित्रं श्रवस्या अनु द्यून्बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.१५ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। त्रिष्टुप्।

2.15.1 प्र घा न्वस्य महतो महानि सत्या सत्यस्य करणानि वोचम् ।त्रिकद्रुकेष्वपिबत्सुतस्यास्य मदे अहिमिन्द्रो जघान

2.15.2 अवंशे द्यामस्तभायद्बृहन्तमा रोदसी अपृणदन्तरिक्षम् ।स धारयत्पृथिवीं पप्रथच्च सोमस्य ता मद इन्द्रश्चकार

2.15.3 सद्मेव प्राचो वि मिमाय मानैर्वज्रेण खान्यतृणन्नदीनाम् ।वृथासृजत्पथिभिर्दीर्घयाथैः सोमस्य ता मद इन्द्रश्चकार

2.15.4 स प्रवोळ्हॄन्परिगत्या दभीतेर्विश्वमधागायुधमिद्धे अग्नौ ।सं गोभिरश्वैरसृजद्रथेभिः सोमस्य ता मद इन्द्रश्चकार

2.15.5 स ईं महीं धुनिमेतोररम्णात्सो अस्नातॄनपारयत्स्वस्ति ।त उत्स्नाय रयिमभि प्र तस्थुः सोमस्य ता मद इन्द्रश्चकार

2.15.6 सोदञ्चं सिन्धुमरिणान्महित्वा वज्रेणान उषसः सं पिपेष ।अजवसो जविनीभिर्विवृश्चन्सोमस्य ता मद इन्द्रश्चकार

2.15.7 स विद्वाँ अपगोहं कनीनामाविर्भवन्नुदतिष्ठत्परावृक् ।प्रति श्रोण स्थाद्व्यनगचष्ट सोमस्य ता मद इन्द्रश्चकार

2.15.8 भिनद्वलमङ्गिरोभिर्गृणानो वि पर्वतस्य दृंहितान्यैरत् ।रिणग्रोधांसि कृत्रिमाण्येषां सोमस्य ता मद इन्द्रश्चकार

2.15.9 स्वप्नेनाभ्युप्या चुमुरिं धुनिं च जघन्थ दस्युं प्र दभीतिमावः ।रम्भी चिदत्र विविदे हिरण्यं सोमस्य ता मद इन्द्रश्चकार

2.15.10 नूनं सा ते प्रति वरं जरित्रे दुहीयदिन्द्र दक्षिणा मघोनी ।शिक्षा स्तोतृभ्यो माति धग्भगो नो बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.१६ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। जगती, ९ त्रिष्टुप्

2.16.1 प्र वः सतां ज्येष्ठतमाय सुष्टुतिमग्नाविव समिधाने हविर्भरे ।इन्द्रमजुर्यं जरयन्तमुक्षितं सनाद्युवानमवसे हवामहे

2.16.2 यस्मादिन्द्राद्बृहतः किं चनेमृते विश्वान्यस्मिन्सम्भृताधि वीर्या ।जठरे सोमं तन्वी सहो महो हस्ते वज्रं भरति शीर्षणि क्रतुम्

2.16.3 न क्षोणीभ्यां परिभ्वे त इन्द्रियं न समुद्रैः पर्वतैरिन्द्र ते रथः ।न ते वज्रमन्वश्नोति कश्चन यदाशुभिः पतसि योजना पुरु

2.16.4 विश्वे ह्यस्मै यजताय धृष्णवे क्रतुं भरन्ति वृषभाय सश्चते ।वृषा यजस्व हविषा विदुष्टरः पिबेन्द्र सोमं वृषभेण भानुना

2.16.5 वृष्णः कोशः पवते मध्व ऊर्मिर्वृषभान्नाय वृषभाय पातवे ।वृषणाध्वर्यू वृषभासो अद्रयो वृषणं सोमं वृषभाय सुष्वति

2.16.6 वृषा ते वज्र उत ते वृषा रथो वृषणा हरी वृषभाण्यायुधा ।वृष्णो मदस्य वृषभ त्वमीशिष इन्द्र सोमस्य वृषभस्य तृप्णुहि

2.16.7 प्र ते नावं न समने वचस्युवं ब्रह्मणा यामि सवनेषु दाधृषिः ।कुविन्नो अस्य वचसो निबोधिषदिन्द्रमुत्सं न वसुनः सिचामहे

2.16.8 पुरा सम्बाधादभ्या ववृत्स्व नो धेनुर्न वत्सं यवसस्य पिप्युषी ।सकृत्सु ते सुमतिभिः शतक्रतो सं पत्नीभिर्न वृषणो नसीमहि

2.16.9 नूनं सा ते प्रति वरं जरित्रे दुहीयदिन्द्र दक्षिणा मघोनी ।शिक्षा स्तोतृभ्यो माति धग्भगो नो बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.१७ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। जगती, ८-९ त्रिष्टुप्

2.17.1 तदस्मै नव्यमङ्गिरस्वदर्चत शुष्मा यदस्य प्रत्नथोदीरते ।विश्वा यद्गोत्रा सहसा परीवृता मदे सोमस्य दृंहितान्यैरयत्

2.17.2 स भूतु यो ह प्रथमाय धायस ओजो मिमानो महिमानमातिरत् ।शूरो यो युत्सु तन्वं परिव्यत शीर्षणि द्यां महिना प्रत्यमुञ्चत

2.17.3 अधाकृणोः प्रथमं वीर्यं महद्यदस्याग्रे ब्रह्मणा शुष्ममैरयः ।रथेष्ठेन हर्यश्वेन विच्युताः प्र जीरयः सिस्रते सध्र्यक्पृथक्

2.17.4 अधा यो विश्वा भुवनाभि मज्मनेशानकृत्प्रवया अभ्यवर्धत ।आद्रोदसी ज्योतिषा वह्निरातनोत्सीव्यन्तमांसि दुधिता समव्ययत्

2.17.5 स प्राचीनान्पर्वतान्दृंहदोजसाधराचीनमकृणोदपामपः ।अधारयत्पृथिवीं विश्वधायसमस्तभ्नान्मायया द्यामवस्रसः

2.17.6 सास्मा अरं बाहुभ्यां यं पिताकृणोद्विश्वस्मादा जनुषो वेदसस्परि ।येना पृथिव्यां नि क्रिविं शयध्यै वज्रेण हत्व्यवृणक्तुविष्वणिः

2.17.7 अमाजूरिव पित्रोः सचा सती समानादा सदसस्त्वामिये भगम् ।कृधि प्रकेतमुप मास्या भर दद्धि भागं तन्वो येन मामहः

2.17.8 भोजं त्वामिन्द्र वयं हुवेम ददिष्ट्वमिन्द्रापांसि वाजान् ।अविड्ढीन्द्र चित्रया न ऊती कृधि वृषन्निन्द्र वस्यसो नः

2.17.9 नूनं सा ते प्रति वरं जरित्रे दुहीयदिन्द्र दक्षिणा मघोनी ।शिक्षा स्तोतृभ्यो माति धग्भगो नो बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.१८ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। त्रिष्टुप्।

2.18.1 प्राता रथो नवो योजि सस्निश्चतुर्युगस्त्रिकशः सप्तरश्मिः ।दशारित्रो मनुष्यः स्वर्षाः स इष्टिभिर्मतिभी रंह्यो भूत्

2.18.2 सास्मा अरं प्रथमं स द्वितीयमुतो तृतीयं मनुषः स होता ।अन्यस्या गर्भमन्य ऊ जनन्त सो अन्येभिः सचते जेन्यो वृषा

2.18.3 हरी नु कं रथ इन्द्रस्य योजमायै सूक्तेन वचसा नवेन ।मो षु त्वामत्र बहवो हि विप्रा नि रीरमन्यजमानासो अन्ये

2.18.4 आ द्वाभ्यां हरिभ्यामिन्द्र याह्या चतुर्भिरा षड्भिर्हूयमानः ।आष्टाभिर्दशभिः सोमपेयमयं सुतः सुमख मा मृधस्कः

2.18.5 आ विंशत्या त्रिंशता याह्यर्वाङा चत्वारिंशता हरिभिर्युजानः ।आ पञ्चाशता सुरथेभिरिन्द्रा षष्ट्या सप्तत्या सोमपेयम्

2.18.6 आशीत्या नवत्या याह्यर्वाङा शतेन हरिभिरुह्यमानः ।अयं हि ते शुनहोत्रेषु सोम इन्द्र त्वाया परिषिक्तो मदाय

2.18.7 मम ब्रह्मेन्द्र याह्यच्छा विश्वा हरी धुरि धिष्वा रथस्य ।पुरुत्रा हि विहव्यो बभूथास्मिञ्छूर सवने मादयस्व

2.18.8 न म इन्द्रेण सख्यं वि योषदस्मभ्यमस्य दक्षिणा दुहीत ।उप ज्येष्ठे वरूथे गभस्तौ प्रायेप्राये जिगीवांसः स्याम

2.18.9 नूनं सा ते प्रति वरं जरित्रे दुहीयदिन्द्र दक्षिणा मघोनी ।शिक्षा स्तोतृभ्यो माति धग्भगो नो बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.१९ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। त्रिष्टुप्

2.19.1 अपाय्यस्यान्धसो मदाय मनीषिणः सुवानस्य प्रयसः ।यस्मिन्निन्द्रः प्रदिवि वावृधान ओको दधे ब्रह्मण्यन्तश्च नरः

2.19.2 अस्य मन्दानो मध्वो वज्रहस्तोऽहिमिन्द्रो अर्णोवृतं वि वृश्चत् ।प्र यद्वयो न स्वसराण्यच्छा प्रयांसि च नदीनां चक्रमन्त

2.19.3 स माहिन इन्द्रो अर्णो अपां प्रैरयदहिहाच्छा समुद्रम् ।अजनयत्सूर्यं विदद्गा अक्तुनाह्नां वयुनानि साधत्

2.19.4 सो अप्रतीनि मनवे पुरूणीन्द्रो दाशद्दाशुषे हन्ति वृत्रम् ।सद्यो यो नृभ्यो अतसाय्यो भूत्पस्पृधानेभ्यः सूर्यस्य सातौ

2.19.5 स सुन्वत इन्द्रः सूर्यमा देवो रिणङ्मर्त्याय स्तवान् ।आ यद्रयिं गुहदवद्यमस्मै भरदंशं नैतशो दशस्यन्

2.19.6 स रन्धयत्सदिवः सारथये शुष्णमशुषं कुयवं कुत्साय ।दिवोदासाय नवतिं च नवेन्द्रः पुरो व्यैरच्छम्बरस्य

2.19.7 एवा त इन्द्रोचथमहेम श्रवस्या न त्मना वाजयन्तः ।अश्याम तत्साप्तमाशुषाणा ननमो वधरदेवस्य पीयोः

2.19.8 एवा ते गृत्समदाः शूर मन्मावस्यवो न वयुनानि तक्षुः ।ब्रह्मण्यन्त इन्द्र ते नवीय इषमूर्जं सुक्षितिं सुम्नमश्युः

2.19.9 नूनं सा ते प्रति वरं जरित्रे दुहीयदिन्द्र दक्षिणा मघोनी ।शिक्षा स्तोतृभ्यो माति धग्भगो नो बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.२०ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। त्रिष्टुप्,३ विराड्रूपा

2.20.1 वयं ते वय इन्द्र विद्धि षु णः प्र भरामहे वाजयुर्न रथम् ।विपन्यवो दीध्यतो मनीषा सुम्नमियक्षन्तस्त्वावतो नॄन्

2.20.2 त्वं न इन्द्र त्वाभिरूती त्वायतो अभिष्टिपासि जनान् ।त्वमिनो दाशुषो वरूतेत्थाधीरभि यो नक्षति त्वा

2.20.3 स नो युवेन्द्रो जोहूत्रः सखा शिवो नरामस्तु पाता ।यः शंसन्तं यः शशमानमूती पचन्तं च स्तुवन्तं च प्रणेषत्

2.20.4 तमु स्तुष इन्द्रं तं गृणीषे यस्मिन्पुरा वावृधुः शाशदुश्च ।स वस्वः कामं पीपरदियानो ब्रह्मण्यतो नूतनस्यायोः

2.20.5 सो अङ्गिरसामुचथा जुजुष्वान्ब्रह्मा तूतोदिन्द्रो गातुमिष्णन् ।मुष्णन्नुषसः सूर्येण स्तवानश्नस्य चिच्छिश्नथत्पूर्व्याणि

2.20.6 स ह श्रुत इन्द्रो नाम देव ऊर्ध्वो भुवन्मनुषे दस्मतमः ।अव प्रियमर्शसानस्य साह्वाञ्छिरो भरद्दासस्य स्वधावान्

2.20.7 स वृत्रहेन्द्रः कृष्णयोनीः पुरंदरो दासीरैरयद्वि ।अजनयन्मनवे क्षामपश्च सत्रा शंसं यजमानस्य तूतोत्

2.20.8 तस्मै तवस्यमनु दायि सत्रेन्द्राय देवेभिरर्णसातौ ।प्रति यदस्य वज्रं बाह्वोर्धुर्हत्वी दस्यून्पुर आयसीर्नि तारीत्

2.20.9 नूनं सा ते प्रति वरं जरित्रे दुहीयदिन्द्र दक्षिणा मघोनी ।शिक्षा स्तोतृभ्यो माति धग्भगो नो बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.२१ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। जगती, ६ त्रिष्टुप्

2.21.1 विश्वजिते धनजिते स्वर्जिते सत्राजिते नृजित उर्वराजिते ।अश्वजिते गोजिते अब्जिते भरेन्द्राय सोमं यजताय हर्यतम्

2.21.2 अभिभुवेऽभिभङ्गाय वन्वतेऽषाळ्हाय सहमानाय वेधसे ।तुविग्रये वह्नये दुष्टरीतवे सत्रासाहे नम इन्द्राय वोचत

2.21.3 सत्रासाहो जनभक्षो जनंसहश्च्यवनो युध्मो अनु जोषमुक्षितः ।वृतंचयः सहुरिर्विक्ष्वारित इन्द्रस्य वोचं प्र कृतानि वीर्या

2.21.4 अनानुदो वृषभो दोधतो वधो गम्भीर ऋष्वो असमष्टकाव्यः ।रध्रचोदः श्नथनो वीळितस्पृथुरिन्द्रः सुयज्ञ उषसः स्वर्जनत्

2.21.5 यज्ञेन गातुमप्तुरो विविद्रिरे धियो हिन्वाना उशिजो मनीषिणः ।अभिस्वरा निषदा गा अवस्यव इन्द्रे हिन्वाना द्रविणान्याशत

2.21.6 इन्द्र श्रेष्ठानि द्रविणानि धेहि चित्तिं दक्षस्य सुभगत्वमस्मे ।पोषं रयीणामरिष्टिं तनूनां स्वाद्मानं वाचः सुदिनत्वमह्नाम्

सूक्तम् २.२२ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः। १ अष्टिः, २-३ अतिशक्वरी, ४ अष्टिः अतिशक्वरी वा ।

2.22.1 त्रिकद्रुकेषु महिषो यवाशिरं तुविशुष्मस्तृपत्सोममपिबद्विष्णुना सुतं यथावशत् ।स ईं ममाद महि कर्म कर्तवे महामुरुं सैनं सश्चद्देवो देवं सत्यमिन्द्रं सत्य इन्दुः

2.22.2 अध त्विषीमाँ अभ्योजसा क्रिविं युधाभवदा रोदसी अपृणदस्य मज्मना प्र वावृधे ।अधत्तान्यं जठरे प्रेमरिच्यत सैनं सश्चद्देवो देवं सत्यमिन्द्रं सत्य इन्दुः

2.22.3 साकं जातः क्रतुना साकमोजसा ववक्षिथ साकं वृद्धो वीर्यैः सासहिर्मृधो विचर्षणिः ।दाता राधः स्तुवते काम्यं वसु सैनं सश्चद्देवो देवं सत्यमिन्द्रं सत्य इन्दुः

2.22.4 तव त्यन्नर्यं नृतोऽप इन्द्र प्रथमं पूर्व्यं दिवि प्रवाच्यं कृतम् ।यद्देवस्य शवसा प्रारिणा असुं रिणन्नपः ।भुवद्विश्वमभ्यादेवमोजसा विदादूर्जं शतक्रतुर्विदादिषम्

सूक्तम् २.२३ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. बृहस्पतिः, १, ५, ९, ११, १७, १९ ब्रह्मणस्पतिः। जगती, १५, १९ त्रिष्टुप्

2.23.1 गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे कविं कवीनामुपमश्रवस्तमम् ।ज्येष्ठराजं ब्रह्मणां ब्रह्मणस्पत आ नः शृण्वन्नूतिभिः सीद सादनम्

2.23.2 देवाश्चित्ते असुर्य प्रचेतसो बृहस्पते यज्ञियं भागमानशुः ।उस्रा इव सूर्यो ज्योतिषा महो विश्वेषामिज्जनिता ब्रह्मणामसि

2.23.3 आ विबाध्या परिरापस्तमांसि च ज्योतिष्मन्तं रथमृतस्य तिष्ठसि ।बृहस्पते भीमममित्रदम्भनं रक्षोहणं गोत्रभिदं स्वर्विदम्

2.23.4 सुनीतिभिर्नयसि त्रायसे जनं यस्तुभ्यं दाशान्न तमंहो अश्नवत् ।ब्रह्मद्विषस्तपनो मन्युमीरसि बृहस्पते महि तत्ते महित्वनम्

2.23.5 न तमंहो न दुरितं कुतश्चन नारातयस्तितिरुर्न द्वयाविनः ।विश्वा इदस्माद्ध्वरसो वि बाधसे यं सुगोपा रक्षसि ब्रह्मणस्पते

2.23.6 त्वं नो गोपाः पथिकृद्विचक्षणस्तव व्रताय मतिभिर्जरामहे ।बृहस्पते यो नो अभि ह्वरो दधे स्वा तं मर्मर्तु दुच्छुना हरस्वती

2.23.7 उत वा यो नो मर्चयादनागसोऽरातीवा मर्तः सानुको वृकः ।बृहस्पते अप तं वर्तया पथः सुगं नो अस्यै देववीतये कृधि

2.23.8 त्रातारं त्वा तनूनां हवामहेऽवस्पर्तरधिवक्तारमस्मयुम् ।बृहस्पते देवनिदो नि बर्हय मा दुरेवा उत्तरं सुम्नमुन्नशन्

2.23.9 त्वया वयं सुवृधा ब्रह्मणस्पते स्पार्हा वसु मनुष्या ददीमहि ।या नो दूरे तळितो या अरातयोऽभि सन्ति जम्भया ता अनप्नसः

2.23.10 त्वया वयमुत्तमं धीमहे वयो बृहस्पते पप्रिणा सस्निना युजा ।मा नो दुःशंसो अभिदिप्सुरीशत प्र सुशंसा मतिभिस्तारिषीमहि

2.23.11 अनानुदो वृषभो जग्मिराहवं निष्टप्ता शत्रुं पृतनासु सासहिः ।असि सत्य ऋणया ब्रह्मणस्पत उग्रस्य चिद्दमिता वीळुहर्षिणः

2.23.12 अदेवेन मनसा यो रिषण्यति शासामुग्रो मन्यमानो जिघांसति ।बृहस्पते मा प्रणक्तस्य नो वधो नि कर्म मन्युं दुरेवस्य शर्धतः

2.23.13 भरेषु हव्यो नमसोपसद्यो गन्ता वाजेषु सनिता धनंधनम् ।विश्वा इदर्यो अभिदिप्स्वो मृधो बृहस्पतिर्वि ववर्हा रथाँ इव

2.23.14 तेजिष्ठया तपनी रक्षसस्तप ये त्वा निदे दधिरे दृष्टवीर्यम् ।आविस्तत्कृष्व यदसत्त उक्थ्यं बृहस्पते वि परिरापो अर्दय

2.23.15 बृहस्पते अति यदर्यो अर्हाद्द्युमद्विभाति क्रतुमज्जनेषु ।यद्दीदयच्छवस ऋतप्रजात तदस्मासु द्रविणं धेहि चित्रम्

2.23.16 मा न स्तेनेभ्यो ये अभि द्रुहस्पदे निरामिणो रिपवोऽन्नेषु जागृधुः ।आ देवानामोहते वि व्रयो हृदि बृहस्पते न परः साम्नो विदुः

2.23.17 विश्वेभ्यो हि त्वा भुवनेभ्यस्परि त्वष्टाजनत्साम्नःसाम्नः कविः ।स ऋणचिदृणया ब्रह्मणस्पतिर्द्रुहो हन्ता मह ऋतस्य धर्तरि

2.23.18 तव श्रिये व्यजिहीत पर्वतो गवां गोत्रमुदसृजो यदङ्गिरः ।इन्द्रेण युजा तमसा परीवृतं बृहस्पते निरपामौब्जो अर्णवम्

2.23.19 ब्रह्मणस्पते त्वमस्य यन्ता सूक्तस्य बोधि तनयं च जिन्व ।विश्वं तद्भद्रं यदवन्ति देवा बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.२४ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. ब्रह्मणस्पतिः, १-१० बृहस्पतिः, १२ इन्द्राब्रह्मणस्पती। जगती, १२, १६ त्रिष्टुप्

2.24.1 सेमामविड्ढि प्रभृतिं य ईशिषेऽया विधेम नवया महा गिरा ।यथा नो मीढ्वान्स्तवते सखा तव बृहस्पते सीषधः सोत नो मतिम्

2.24.2 यो नन्त्वान्यनमन्न्योजसोतादर्दर्मन्युना शम्बराणि वि ।प्राच्यावयदच्युता ब्रह्मणस्पतिरा चाविशद्वसुमन्तं वि पर्वतम्

2.24.3 तद्देवानां देवतमाय कर्त्वमश्रथ्नन्दृळ्हाव्रदन्त वीळिता ।उद्गा आजदभिनद्ब्रह्मणा वलमगूहत्तमो व्यचक्षयत्स्वः

2.24.4 अश्मास्यमवतं ब्रह्मणस्पतिर्मधुधारमभि यमोजसातृणत् ।तमेव विश्वे पपिरे स्वर्दृशो बहु साकं सिसिचुरुत्समुद्रिणम्

2.24.5 सना ता का चिद्भुवना भवीत्वा माद्भिः शरद्भिर्दुरो वरन्त वः ।अयतन्ता चरतो अन्यदन्यदिद्या चकार वयुना ब्रह्मणस्पतिः

2.24.6 अभिनक्षन्तो अभि ये तमानशुर्निधिं पणीनां परमं गुहा हितम् ।ते विद्वांसः प्रतिचक्ष्यानृता पुनर्यत उ आयन्तदुदीयुराविशम्

2.24.7 ऋतावानः प्रतिचक्ष्यानृता पुनरात आ तस्थुः कवयो महस्पथः ।ते बाहुभ्यां धमितमग्निमश्मनि नकिः षो अस्त्यरणो जहुर्हि तम्

2.24.8 ऋतज्येन क्षिप्रेण ब्रह्मणस्पतिर्यत्र वष्टि प्र तदश्नोति धन्वना ।तस्य साध्वीरिषवो याभिरस्यति नृचक्षसो दृशये कर्णयोनयः

2.24.9 स संनयः स विनयः पुरोहितः स सुष्टुतः स युधि ब्रह्मणस्पतिः ।चाक्ष्मो यद्वाजं भरते मती धनादित्सूर्यस्तपति तप्यतुर्वृथा

2.24.10 विभु प्रभु प्रथमं मेहनावतो बृहस्पतेः सुविदत्राणि राध्या ।इमा सातानि वेन्यस्य वाजिनो येन जना उभये भुञ्जते विशः

2.24.11 योऽवरे वृजने विश्वथा विभुर्महामु रण्वः शवसा ववक्षिथ ।स देवो देवान्प्रति पप्रथे पृथु विश्वेदु ता परिभूर्ब्रह्मणस्पतिः

2.24.12 विश्वं सत्यं मघवाना युवोरिदापश्चन प्र मिनन्ति व्रतं वाम् ।अच्छेन्द्राब्रह्मणस्पती हविर्नोऽन्नं युजेव वाजिना जिगातम्

2.24.13 उताशिष्ठा अनु शृण्वन्ति वह्नयः सभेयो विप्रो भरते मती धना ।वीळुद्वेषा अनु वश ऋणमाददिः स ह वाजी समिथे ब्रह्मणस्पतिः

2.24.14 ब्रह्मणस्पतेरभवद्यथावशं सत्यो मन्युर्महि कर्मा करिष्यतः ।यो गा उदाजत्स दिवे वि चाभजन्महीव रीतिः शवसासरत्पृथक्

2.24.15 ब्रह्मणस्पते सुयमस्य विश्वहा रायः स्याम रथ्यो वयस्वतः ।वीरेषु वीराँ उप पृङ्धि नस्त्वं यदीशानो ब्रह्मणा वेषि मे हवम्

2.24.16 ब्रह्मणस्पते त्वमस्य यन्ता सूक्तस्य बोधि तनयं च जिन्व ।विश्वं तद्भद्रं यदवन्ति देवा बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.२५ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. ब्रह्मणस्पतिः। जगती।

2.25.1 इन्धानो अग्निं वनवद्वनुष्यतः कृतब्रह्मा शूशुवद्रातहव्य इत् ।जातेन जातमति स प्र सर्सृते यंयं युजं कृणुते ब्रह्मणस्पतिः

2.25.2 वीरेभिर्वीरान्वनवद्वनुष्यतो गोभी रयिं पप्रथद्बोधति त्मना ।तोकं च तस्य तनयं च वर्धते यंयं युजं कृणुते ब्रह्मणस्पतिः

2.25.3 सिन्धुर्न क्षोदः शिमीवाँ ऋघायतो वृषेव वध्रीँरभि वष्ट्योजसा ।अग्नेरिव प्रसितिर्नाह वर्तवे यंयं युजं कृणुते ब्रह्मणस्पतिः

2.25.4 तस्मा अर्षन्ति दिव्या असश्चतः स सत्वभिः प्रथमो गोषु गच्छति ।अनिभृष्टतविषिर्हन्त्योजसा यंयं युजं कृणुते ब्रह्मणस्पतिः

2.25.5 तस्मा इद्विश्वे धुनयन्त सिन्धवोऽच्छिद्रा शर्म दधिरे पुरूणि ।देवानां सुम्ने सुभगः स एधते यंयं युजं कृणुते ब्रह्मणस्पतिः

सूक्तम् २.२६ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. ब्रह्मणस्पतिः। जगती ।

2.26.1 ऋजुरिच्छंसो वनवद्वनुष्यतो देवयन्निददेवयन्तमभ्यसत् ।सुप्रावीरिद्वनवत्पृत्सु दुष्टरं यज्वेदयज्योर्वि भजाति भोजनम्

2.26.2 यजस्व वीर प्र विहि मनायतो भद्रं मनः कृणुष्व वृत्रतूर्ये ।हविष्कृणुष्व सुभगो यथाससि ब्रह्मणस्पतेरव आ वृणीमहे

2.26.3 स इज्जनेन स विशा स जन्मना स पुत्रैर्वाजं भरते धना नृभिः ।देवानां यः पितरमाविवासति श्रद्धामना हविषा ब्रह्मणस्पतिम्

2.26.4 यो अस्मै हव्यैर्घृतवद्भिरविधत्प्र तं प्राचा नयति ब्रह्मणस्पतिः ।उरुष्यतीमंहसो रक्षती रिषोऽंहोश्चिदस्मा उरुचक्रिरद्भुतः

सूक्तम् २.२७ऋषिः: कूर्मो गार्त्समदो गृत्समदो वा । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. आदित्याः। त्रिष्टुप्

2.27.1 इमा गिर आदित्येभ्यो घृतस्नूः सनाद्राजभ्यो जुह्वा जुहोमि ।शृणोतु मित्रो अर्यमा भगो नस्तुविजातो वरुणो दक्षो अंशः

2.27.2 इमं स्तोमं सक्रतवो मे अद्य मित्रो अर्यमा वरुणो जुषन्त ।आदित्यासः शुचयो धारपूता अवृजिना अनवद्या अरिष्टाः

2.27.3 त आदित्यास उरवो गभीरा अदब्धासो दिप्सन्तो भूर्यक्षाः ।अन्तः पश्यन्ति वृजिनोत साधु सर्वं राजभ्यः परमा चिदन्ति

2.27.4 धारयन्त आदित्यासो जगत्स्था देवा विश्वस्य भुवनस्य गोपाः ।दीर्घाधियो रक्षमाणा असुर्यमृतावानश्चयमाना ऋणानि

2.27.5 विद्यामादित्या अवसो वो अस्य यदर्यमन्भय आ चिन्मयोभु ।युष्माकं मित्रावरुणा प्रणीतौ परि श्वभ्रेव दुरितानि वृज्याम्

2.27.6 सुगो हि वो अर्यमन्मित्र पन्था अनृक्षरो वरुण साधुरस्ति ।तेनादित्या अधि वोचता नो यच्छता नो दुष्परिहन्तु शर्म

2.27.7 पिपर्तु नो अदिती राजपुत्राति द्वेषांस्यर्यमा सुगेभिः ।बृहन्मित्रस्य वरुणस्य शर्मोप स्याम पुरुवीरा अरिष्टाः

2.27.8 तिस्रो भूमीर्धारयन्त्रीँरुत द्यून्त्रीणि व्रता विदथे अन्तरेषाम् ।ऋतेनादित्या महि वो महित्वं तदर्यमन्वरुण मित्र चारु

2.27.9 त्री रोचना दिव्या धारयन्त हिरण्ययाः शुचयो धारपूताः ।अस्वप्नजो अनिमिषा अदब्धा उरुशंसा ऋजवे मर्त्याय

2.27.10 त्वं विश्वेषां वरुणासि राजा ये च देवा असुर ये च मर्ताः ।शतं नो रास्व शरदो विचक्षेऽश्यामायूंषि सुधितानि पूर्वा

2.27.11 न दक्षिणा वि चिकिते न सव्या न प्राचीनमादित्या नोत पश्चा ।पाक्या चिद्वसवो धीर्या चिद्युष्मानीतो अभयं ज्योतिरश्याम्

2.27.12 यो राजभ्य ऋतनिभ्यो ददाश यं वर्धयन्ति पुष्टयश्च नित्याः ।स रेवान्याति प्रथमो रथेन वसुदावा विदथेषु प्रशस्तः

2.27.13 शुचिरपः सूयवसा अदब्ध उप क्षेति वृद्धवयाः सुवीरः ।नकिष्टं घ्नन्त्यन्तितो न दूराद्य आदित्यानां भवति प्रणीतौ

2.27.14 अदिते मित्र वरुणोत मृळ यद्वो वयं चकृमा कच्चिदागः ।उर्वश्यामभयं ज्योतिरिन्द्र मा नो दीर्घा अभि नशन्तमिस्राः

2.27.15 उभे अस्मै पीपयतः समीची दिवो वृष्टिं सुभगो नाम पुष्यन् ।उभा क्षयावाजयन्याति पृत्सूभावर्धौ भवतः साधू अस्मै

2.27.16 या वो माया अभिद्रुहे यजत्राः पाशा आदित्या रिपवे विचृत्ताः ।अश्वीव ताँ अति येषं रथेनारिष्टा उरावा शर्मन्स्याम

2.27.17 माहं मघोनो वरुण प्रियस्य भूरिदाव्न आ विदं शूनमापेः ।मा रायो राजन्सुयमादव स्थां बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.२८ऋषिः: कूर्मो गार्त्समदो गृत्समदो वा। । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. वरुणः (१० दुःस्वप्ननाशिनी)। त्रिष्टुप्।

2.28.1 इदं कवेरादित्यस्य स्वराजो विश्वानि सान्त्यभ्यस्तु मह्ना ।अति यो मन्द्रो यजथाय देवः सुकीर्तिं भिक्षे वरुणस्य भूरेः

2.28.2 तव व्रते सुभगासः स्याम स्वाध्यो वरुण तुष्टुवांसः ।उपायन उषसां गोमतीनामग्नयो न जरमाणा अनु द्यून्

2.28.3 तव स्याम पुरुवीरस्य शर्मन्नुरुशंसस्य वरुण प्रणेतः ।यूयं नः पुत्रा अदितेरदब्धा अभि क्षमध्वं युज्याय देवाः

2.28.4 प्र सीमादित्यो असृजद्विधर्ताँ ऋतं सिन्धवो वरुणस्य यन्ति ।न श्राम्यन्ति न वि मुचन्त्येते वयो न पप्तू रघुया परिज्मन्

2.28.5 वि मच्छ्रथाय रशनामिवाग ऋध्याम ते वरुण खामृतस्य ।मा तन्तुश्छेदि वयतो धियं मे मा मात्रा शार्यपसः पुर ऋतोः

2.28.6 अपो सु म्यक्ष वरुण भियसं मत्सम्राळृतावोऽनु मा गृभाय ।दामेव वत्साद्वि मुमुग्ध्यंहो नहि त्वदारे निमिषश्चनेशे

2.28.7 मा नो वधैर्वरुण ये त इष्टावेनः कृण्वन्तमसुर भ्रीणन्ति ।मा ज्योतिषः प्रवसथानि गन्म वि षू मृधः शिश्रथो जीवसे नः

2.28.8 नमः पुरा ते वरुणोत नूनमुतापरं तुविजात ब्रवाम ।त्वे हि कं पर्वते न श्रितान्यप्रच्युतानि दूळभ व्रतानि

2.28.9 पर ऋणा सावीरध मत्कृतानि माहं राजन्नन्यकृतेन भोजम् ।अव्युष्टा इन्नु भूयसीरुषास आ नो जीवान्वरुण तासु शाधि

2.28.10 यो मे राजन्युज्यो वा सखा वा स्वप्ने भयं भीरवे मह्यमाह ।स्तेनो वा यो दिप्सति नो वृको वा त्वं तस्माद्वरुण पाह्यस्मान्

2.28.11 माहं मघोनो वरुण प्रियस्य भूरिदाव्न आ विदं शूनमापेः ।मा रायो राजन्सुयमादव स्थां बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.२९ऋषिः: कूर्मो गार्त्समदो, गृत्समदो वा। । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. विश्वेदेवाः। त्रिष्टुप्

2.29.1 धृतव्रता आदित्या इषिरा आरे मत्कर्त रहसूरिवागः ।शृण्वतो वो वरुण मित्र देवा भद्रस्य विद्वाँ अवसे हुवे वः

2.29.2 यूयं देवाः प्रमतिर्यूयमोजो यूयं द्वेषांसि सनुतर्युयोत ।अभिक्षत्तारो अभि च क्षमध्वमद्या च नो मृळयतापरं च

2.29.3 किमू नु वः कृणवामापरेण किं सनेन वसव आप्येन ।यूयं नो मित्रावरुणादिते च स्वस्तिमिन्द्रामरुतो दधात

2.29.4 हये देवा यूयमिदापय स्थ ते मृळत नाधमानाय मह्यम् ।मा वो रथो मध्यमवाळृते भून्मा युष्मावत्स्वापिषु श्रमिष्म

2.29.5 प्र व एको मिमय भूर्यागो यन्मा पितेव कितवं शशास ।आरे पाशा आरे अघानि देवा मा माधि पुत्रे विमिव ग्रभीष्ट

2.29.6 अर्वाञ्चो अद्या भवता यजत्रा आ वो हार्दि भयमानो व्ययेयम् ।त्राध्वं नो देवा निजुरो वृकस्य त्राध्वं कर्तादवपदो यजत्राः

2.29.7 माहं मघोनो वरुण प्रियस्य भूरिदाव्न आ विदं शूनमापेः ।मा रायो राजन्सुयमादव स्थां बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.३०ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. इन्द्रः, ६ इन्द्रासोमौ,८ (पूर्वाऽर्धर्चस्य) सरस्वती, ९ बृहस्पतिः, ११ मरुतः। त्रिष्टुप्, ११ जगती

2.30.1 ऋतं देवाय कृण्वते सवित्र इन्द्रायाहिघ्ने न रमन्त आपः ।अहरहर्यात्यक्तुरपां कियात्या प्रथमः सर्ग आसाम्

2.30.2 यो वृत्राय सिनमत्राभरिष्यत्प्र तं जनित्री विदुष उवाच ।पथो रदन्तीरनु जोषमस्मै दिवेदिवे धुनयो यन्त्यर्थम्

2.30.3 ऊर्ध्वो ह्यस्थादध्यन्तरिक्षेऽधा वृत्राय प्र वधं जभार ।मिहं वसान उप हीमदुद्रोत्तिग्मायुधो अजयच्छत्रुमिन्द्रः

2.30.4 बृहस्पते तपुषाश्नेव विध्य वृकद्वरसो असुरस्य वीरान् ।यथा जघन्थ धृषता पुरा चिदेवा जहि शत्रुमस्माकमिन्द्र

2.30.5 अव क्षिप दिवो अश्मानमुच्चा येन शत्रुं मन्दसानो निजूर्वाः ।तोकस्य सातौ तनयस्य भूरेरस्माँ अर्धं कृणुतादिन्द्र गोनाम्

2.30.6 प्र हि क्रतुं वृहथो यं वनुथो रध्रस्य स्थो यजमानस्य चोदौ ।इन्द्रासोमा युवमस्माँ अविष्टमस्मिन्भयस्थे कृणुतमु लोकम्

2.30.7 न मा तमन्न श्रमन्नोत तन्द्रन्न वोचाम मा सुनोतेति सोमम् ।यो मे पृणाद्यो ददद्यो निबोधाद्यो मा सुन्वन्तमुप गोभिरायत्

2.30.8 सरस्वति त्वमस्माँ अविड्ढि मरुत्वती धृषती जेषि शत्रून् ।त्यं चिच्छर्धन्तं तविषीयमाणमिन्द्रो हन्ति वृषभं शण्डिकानाम्

2.30.9 यो नः सनुत्य उत वा जिघत्नुरभिख्याय तं तिगितेन विध्य ।बृहस्पत आयुधैर्जेषि शत्रून्द्रुहे रीषन्तं परि धेहि राजन्

2.30.10 अस्माकेभिः सत्वभिः शूर शूरैर्वीर्या कृधि यानि ते कर्त्वानि ।ज्योगभूवन्ननुधूपितासो हत्वी तेषामा भरा नो वसूनि

2.30.11 तं वः शर्धं मारुतं सुम्नयुर्गिरोप ब्रुवे नमसा दैव्यं जनम् ।यथा रयिं सर्ववीरं नशामहा अपत्यसाचं श्रुत्यं दिवेदिवे

सूक्तम् २.३१ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. विश्वे देवाः। जगती, ७ त्रिष्टुप्

2.31.1 अस्माकं मित्रावरुणावतं रथमादित्यै रुद्रैर्वसुभिः सचाभुवा ।प्र यद्वयो न पप्तन्वस्मनस्परि श्रवस्यवो हृषीवन्तो वनर्षदः

2.31.2 अध स्मा न उदवता सजोषसो रथं देवासो अभि विक्षु वाजयुम् ।यदाशवः पद्याभिस्तित्रतो रजः पृथिव्याः सानौ जङ्घनन्त पाणिभिः

2.31.3 उत स्य न इन्द्रो विश्वचर्षणिर्दिवः शर्धेन मारुतेन सुक्रतुः ।अनु नु स्थात्यवृकाभिरूतिभी रथं महे सनये वाजसातये

2.31.4 उत स्य देवो भुवनस्य सक्षणिस्त्वष्टा ग्नाभिः सजोषा जूजुवद्रथम् ।इळा भगो बृहद्दिवोत रोदसी पूषा पुरंधिरश्विनावधा पती

2.31.5 उत त्ये देवी सुभगे मिथूदृशोषासानक्ता जगतामपीजुवा ।स्तुषे यद्वां पृथिवि नव्यसा वच स्थातुश्च वयस्त्रिवया उपस्तिरे

2.31.6 उत वः शंसमुशिजामिव श्मस्यहिर्बुध्न्योऽज एकपादुत ।त्रित ऋभुक्षाः सविता चनो दधेऽपां नपादाशुहेमा धिया शमि

2.31.7 एता वो वश्म्युद्यता यजत्रा अतक्षन्नायवो नव्यसे सम् ।श्रवस्यवो वाजं चकानाः सप्तिर्न रथ्यो अह धीतिमश्याः

सूक्तम् २.३२ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. १ द्यावापृथिवी, २-३ इन्द्रस्त्वष्टा वा, ४-५ राका, ६-७ सिनीवाली, ८ लिङ्गोक्ताः । जगती, ६-८ अनुष्टुप्

2.32.1 अस्य मे द्यावापृथिवी ऋतायतो भूतमवित्री वचसः सिषासतः ।ययोरायुः प्रतरं ते इदं पुर उपस्तुते वसूयुर्वां महो दधे

2.32.2 मा नो गुह्या रिप आयोरहन्दभन्मा न आभ्यो रीरधो दुच्छुनाभ्यः ।मा नो वि यौः सख्या विद्धि तस्य नः सुम्नायता मनसा तत्त्वेमहे

2.32.3 अहेळता मनसा श्रुष्टिमा वह दुहानां धेनुं पिप्युषीमसश्चतम् ।पद्याभिराशुं वचसा च वाजिनं त्वां हिनोमि पुरुहूत विश्वहा

2.32.4 राकामहं सुहवां सुष्टुती हुवे शृणोतु नः सुभगा बोधतु त्मना ।सीव्यत्वपः सूच्याच्छिद्यमानया ददातु वीरं शतदायमुक्थ्यम्

2.32.5 यास्ते राके सुमतयः सुपेशसो याभिर्ददासि दाशुषे वसूनि ।ताभिर्नो अद्य सुमना उपागहि सहस्रपोषं सुभगे रराणा

2.32.6 सिनीवालि पृथुष्टुके या देवानामसि स्वसा ।जुषस्व हव्यमाहुतं प्रजां देवि दिदिड्ढि नः

2.32.7 या सुबाहुः स्वङ्गुरिः सुषूमा बहुसूवरी ।तस्यै विश्पत्न्यै हविः सिनीवाल्यै जुहोतन

2.32.8 या गुङ्गूर्या सिनीवाली या राका या सरस्वती ।इन्द्राणीमह्व ऊतये वरुणानीं स्वस्तये

सूक्तम् २.३३ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. रुद्रः। त्रिष्टुप्

2.33.1 आ ते पितर्मरुतां सुम्नमेतु मा नः सूर्यस्य संदृशो युयोथाः ।अभि नो वीरो अर्वति क्षमेत प्र जायेमहि रुद्र प्रजाभिः

2.33.2 त्वादत्तेभी रुद्र शंतमेभिः शतं हिमा अशीय भेषजेभिः ।व्यस्मद्द्वेषो वितरं व्यंहो व्यमीवाश्चातयस्वा विषूचीः

2.33.3 श्रेष्ठो जातस्य रुद्र श्रियासि तवस्तमस्तवसां वज्रबाहो ।पर्षि णः पारमंहसः स्वस्ति विश्वा अभीती रपसो युयोधि

2.33.4 मा त्वा रुद्र चुक्रुधामा नमोभिर्मा दुष्टुती वृषभ मा सहूती ।उन्नो वीराँ अर्पय भेषजेभिर्भिषक्तमं त्वा भिषजां शृणोमि

2.33.5 हवीमभिर्हवते यो हविर्भिरव स्तोमेभी रुद्रं दिषीय ।ऋदूदरः सुहवो मा नो अस्यै बभ्रुः सुशिप्रो रीरधन्मनायै

2.33.6 उन्मा ममन्द वृषभो मरुत्वान्त्वक्षीयसा वयसा नाधमानम् ।घृणीव च्छायामरपा अशीया विवासेयं रुद्रस्य सुम्नम्

2.33.7 क्व स्य ते रुद्र मृळयाकुर्हस्तो यो अस्ति भेषजो जलाषः ।अपभर्ता रपसो दैव्यस्याभी नु मा वृषभ चक्षमीथाः

2.33.8 प्र बभ्रवे वृषभाय श्वितीचे महो महीं सुष्टुतिमीरयामि ।नमस्या कल्मलीकिनं नमोभिर्गृणीमसि त्वेषं रुद्रस्य नाम

2.33.9 स्थिरेभिरङ्गैः पुरुरूप उग्रो बभ्रुः शुक्रेभिः पिपिशे हिरण्यैः ।ईशानादस्य भुवनस्य भूरेर्न वा उ योषद्रुद्रादसुर्यम्

2.33.10 अर्हन्बिभर्षि सायकानि धन्वार्हन्निष्कं यजतं विश्वरूपम् ।अर्हन्निदं दयसे विश्वमभ्वं न वा ओजीयो रुद्र त्वदस्ति

2.33.11 स्तुहि श्रुतं गर्तसदं युवानं मृगं न भीममुपहत्नुमुग्रम् ।मृळा जरित्रे रुद्र स्तवानोऽन्यं ते अस्मन्नि वपन्तु सेनाः

2.33.12 कुमारश्चित्पितरं वन्दमानं प्रति नानाम रुद्रोपयन्तम् ।भूरेर्दातारं सत्पतिं गृणीषे स्तुतस्त्वं भेषजा रास्यस्मे

2.33.13 या वो भेषजा मरुतः शुचीनि या शंतमा वृषणो या मयोभु ।यानि मनुरवृणीता पिता नस्ता शं च योश्च रुद्रस्य वश्मि

2.33.14 परि णो हेती रुद्रस्य वृज्याः परि त्वेषस्य दुर्मतिर्मही गात् ।अव स्थिरा मघवद्भ्यस्तनुष्व मीढ्वस्तोकाय तनयाय मृळ

2.33.15 एवा बभ्रो वृषभ चेकितान यथा देव न हृणीषे न हंसि ।हवनश्रुन्नो रुद्रेह बोधि बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.३४ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. मरुत्। जगती, १५ त्रिष्टुप्

2.34.1 धारावरा मरुतो धृष्ण्वोजसो मृगा न भीमास्तविषीभिरर्चिनः ।अग्नयो न शुशुचाना ऋजीषिणो भृमिं धमन्तो अप गा अवृण्वत

2.34.2 द्यावो न स्तृभिश्चितयन्त खादिनो व्यभ्रिया न द्युतयन्त वृष्टयः ।रुद्रो यद्वो मरुतो रुक्मवक्षसो वृषाजनि पृश्न्याः शुक्र ऊधनि

2.34.3 उक्षन्ते अश्वाँ अत्याँ इवाजिषु नदस्य कर्णैस्तुरयन्त आशुभिः ।हिरण्यशिप्रा मरुतो दविध्वतः पृक्षं याथ पृषतीभिः समन्यवः

2.34.4 पृक्षे ता विश्वा भुवना ववक्षिरे मित्राय वा सदमा जीरदानवः ।पृषदश्वासो अनवभ्रराधस ऋजिप्यासो न वयुनेषु धूर्षदः

2.34.5 इन्धन्वभिर्धेनुभी रप्शदूधभिरध्वस्मभिः पथिभिर्भ्राजदृष्टयः ।आ हंसासो न स्वसराणि गन्तन मधोर्मदाय मरुतः समन्यवः

2.34.6 आ नो ब्रह्माणि मरुतः समन्यवो नरां न शंसः सवनानि गन्तन ।अश्वामिव पिप्यत धेनुमूधनि कर्ता धियं जरित्रे वाजपेशसम्

2.34.7 तं नो दात मरुतो वाजिनं रथ आपानं ब्रह्म चितयद्दिवेदिवे ।इषं स्तोतृभ्यो वृजनेषु कारवे सनिं मेधामरिष्टं दुष्टरं सहः

2.34.8 यद्युञ्जते मरुतो रुक्मवक्षसोऽश्वान्रथेषु भग आ सुदानवः ।धेनुर्न शिश्वे स्वसरेषु पिन्वते जनाय रातहविषे महीमिषम्

2.34.9 यो नो मरुतो वृकताति मर्त्यो रिपुर्दधे वसवो रक्षता रिषः ।वर्तयत तपुषा चक्रियाभि तमव रुद्रा अशसो हन्तना वधः

2.34.10 चित्रं तद्वो मरुतो याम चेकिते पृश्न्या यदूधरप्यापयो दुहुः ।यद्वा निदे नवमानस्य रुद्रियास्त्रितं जराय जुरतामदाभ्याः

2.34.11 तान्वो महो मरुत एवयाव्नो विष्णोरेषस्य प्रभृथे हवामहे ।हिरण्यवर्णान्ककुहान्यतस्रुचो ब्रह्मण्यन्तः शंस्यं राध ईमहे

2.34.12 ते दशग्वाः प्रथमा यज्ञमूहिरे ते नो हिन्वन्तूषसो व्युष्टिषु ।उषा न रामीररुणैरपोर्णुते महो ज्योतिषा शुचता गोअर्णसा

2.34.13 ते क्षोणीभिररुणेभिर्नाञ्जिभी रुद्रा ऋतस्य सदनेषु वावृधुः ।निमेघमाना अत्येन पाजसा सुश्चन्द्रं वर्णं दधिरे सुपेशसम्

2.34.14 ताँ इयानो महि वरूथमूतय उप घेदेना नमसा गृणीमसि ।त्रितो न यान्पञ्च होतॄनभिष्टय आववर्तदवराञ्चक्रियावसे

2.34.15 यया रध्रं पारयथात्यंहो यया निदो मुञ्चथ वन्दितारम् ।अर्वाची सा मरुतो या व ऊतिरो षु वाश्रेव सुमतिर्जिगातु

सूक्तम् २.३५ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अपांनपात्। त्रिष्टुप्।

2.35.1 उपेमसृक्षि वाजयुर्वचस्यां चनो दधीत नाद्यो गिरो मे ।अपां नपादाशुहेमा कुवित्स सुपेशसस्करति जोषिषद्धि

2.35.2 इमं स्वस्मै हृद आ सुतष्टं मन्त्रं वोचेम कुविदस्य वेदत् ।अपां नपादसुर्यस्य मह्ना विश्वान्यर्यो भुवना जजान

2.35.3 समन्या यन्त्युप यन्त्यन्याः समानमूर्वं नद्यः पृणन्ति ।तमू शुचिं शुचयो दीदिवांसमपां नपातं परि तस्थुरापः

2.35.4 तमस्मेरा युवतयो युवानं मर्मृज्यमानाः परि यन्त्यापः ।स शुक्रेभिः शिक्वभी रेवदस्मे दीदायानिध्मो घृतनिर्णिगप्सु

2.35.5 अस्मै तिस्रो अव्यथ्याय नारीर्देवाय देवीर्दिधिषन्त्यन्नम् ।कृता इवोप हि प्रसर्स्रे अप्सु स पीयूषं धयति पूर्वसूनाम्

2.35.6 अश्वस्यात्र जनिमास्य च स्वर्द्रुहो रिषः सम्पृचः पाहि सूरीन् ।आमासु पूर्षु परो अप्रमृष्यं नारातयो वि नशन्नानृतानि

2.35.7 स्व आ दमे सुदुघा यस्य धेनुः स्वधां पीपाय सुभ्वन्नमत्ति ।सो अपां नपादूर्जयन्नप्स्वन्तर्वसुदेयाय विधते वि भाति

2.35.8 यो अप्स्वा शुचिना दैव्येन ऋतावाजस्र उर्विया विभाति ।वया इदन्या भुवनान्यस्य प्र जायन्ते वीरुधश्च प्रजाभिः

2.35.9 अपां नपादा ह्यस्थादुपस्थं जिह्मानामूर्ध्वो विद्युतं वसानः ।तस्य ज्येष्ठं महिमानं वहन्तीर्हिरण्यवर्णाः परि यन्ति यह्वीः

2.35.10 हिरण्यरूपः स हिरण्यसंदृगपां नपात्सेदु हिरण्यवर्णः ।हिरण्ययात्परि योनेर्निषद्या हिरण्यदा ददत्यन्नमस्मै

2.35.11 तदस्यानीकमुत चारु नामापीच्यं वर्धते नप्तुरपाम् ।यमिन्धते युवतयः समित्था हिरण्यवर्णं घृतमन्नमस्य

2.35.12 अस्मै बहूनामवमाय सख्ये यज्ञैर्विधेम नमसा हविर्भिः ।सं सानु मार्ज्मि दिधिषामि बिल्मैर्दधाम्यन्नैः परि वन्द ऋग्भिः

2.35.13 स ईं वृषाजनयत्तासु गर्भं स ईं शिशुर्धयति तं रिहन्ति ।सो अपां नपादनभिम्लातवर्णोऽन्यस्येवेह तन्वा विवेष

2.35.14 अस्मिन्पदे परमे तस्थिवांसमध्वस्मभिर्विश्वहा दीदिवांसम् ।आपो नप्त्रे घृतमन्नं वहन्तीः स्वयमत्कैः परि दीयन्ति यह्वीः

2.35.15 अयांसमग्ने सुक्षितिं जनायायांसमु मघवद्भ्यः सुवृक्तिम् ।विश्वं तद्भद्रं यदवन्ति देवा बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.३६ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. ऋतुदेवताः - १ इन्द्रो [ मधुश्]च, २ मरुतो [ माधवश्च], ३ त्वष्टा शुक्रश्च, ४ अग्निः शुचिश्च, ५ इन्द्रो नभश्च, ६ मित्रावरुणौ नभस्यश्च। जगती

2.36.1 तुभ्यं हिन्वानो वसिष्ट गा अपोऽधुक्षन्सीमविभिरद्रिभिर्नरः ।पिबेन्द्र स्वाहा प्रहुतं वषट्कृतं होत्रादा सोमं प्रथमो य ईशिषे

2.36.2 यज्ञैः सम्मिश्लाः पृषतीभिरृष्टिभिर्यामञ्छुभ्रासो अञ्जिषु प्रिया उत ।आसद्या बर्हिर्भरतस्य सूनवः पोत्रादा सोमं पिबता दिवो नरः

2.36.3 अमेव नः सुहवा आ हि गन्तन नि बर्हिषि सदतना रणिष्टन ।अथा मन्दस्व जुजुषाणो अन्धसस्त्वष्टर्देवेभिर्जनिभिः सुमद्गणः

2.36.4 आ वक्षि देवाँ इह विप्र यक्षि चोशन्होतर्नि षदा योनिषु त्रिषु ।प्रति वीहि प्रस्थितं सोम्यं मधु पिबाग्नीध्रात्तव भागस्य तृप्णुहि

2.36.5 एष स्य ते तन्वो नृम्णवर्धनः सह ओजः प्रदिवि बाह्वोर्हितः ।तुभ्यं सुतो मघवन्तुभ्यमाभृतस्त्वमस्य ब्राह्मणादा तृपत्पिब

2.36.6 जुषेथां यज्ञं बोधतं हवस्य मे सत्तो होता निविदः पूर्व्या अनु ।अच्छा राजाना नम एत्यावृतं प्रशास्त्रादा पिबतं सोम्यं मधु

सूक्तम् २.३७ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. ऋतुदेवताः १-४ द्रविणोदा ऋतवश्च, ५ अश्विनौ ऋतवश्च, ६ अग्निः ऋतुश्च। जगती

2.37.1 मन्दस्व होत्रादनु जोषमन्धसोऽध्वर्यवः स पूर्णां वष्ट्यासिचम् ।तस्मा एतं भरत तद्वशो ददिर्होत्रात्सोमं द्रविणोदः पिब ऋतुभिः

2.37.2 यमु पूर्वमहुवे तमिदं हुवे सेदु हव्यो ददिर्यो नाम पत्यते ।अध्वर्युभिः प्रस्थितं सोम्यं मधु पोत्रात्सोमं द्रविणोदः पिब ऋतुभिः

2.37.3 मेद्यन्तु ते वह्नयो येभिरीयसेऽरिषण्यन्वीळयस्वा वनस्पते ।आयूया धृष्णो अभिगूर्या त्वं नेष्ट्रात्सोमं द्रविणोदः पिब ऋतुभिः

2.37.4 अपाद्धोत्रादुत पोत्रादमत्तोत नेष्ट्रादजुषत प्रयो हितम् ।तुरीयं पात्रममृक्तममर्त्यं द्रविणोदाः पिबतु द्राविणोदसः

2.37.5 अर्वाञ्चमद्य यय्यं नृवाहणं रथं युञ्जाथामिह वां विमोचनम् ।पृङ्क्तं हवींषि मधुना हि कं गतमथा सोमं पिबतं वाजिनीवसू

2.37.6 जोष्यग्ने समिधं जोष्याहुतिं जोषि ब्रह्म जन्यं जोषि सुष्टुतिम् ।विश्वेभिर्विश्वाँ ऋतुना वसो मह उशन्देवाँ उशतः पायया हविः

सूक्तम् २.३८ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. सविता। त्रिष्टुप्।

2.38.1 उदु ष्य देवः सविता सवाय शश्वत्तमं तदपा वह्निरस्थात् ।नूनं देवेभ्यो वि हि धाति रत्नमथाभजद्वीतिहोत्रं स्वस्तौ

2.38.2 विश्वस्य हि श्रुष्टये देव ऊर्ध्वः प्र बाहवा पृथुपाणिः सिसर्ति ।आपश्चिदस्य व्रत आ निमृग्रा अयं चिद्वातो रमते परिज्मन्

2.38.3 आशुभिश्चिद्यान्वि मुचाति नूनमरीरमदतमानं चिदेतोः ।अह्यर्षूणां चिन्न्ययाँ अविष्यामनु व्रतं सवितुर्मोक्यागात्

2.38.4 पुनः समव्यद्विततं वयन्ती मध्या कर्तोर्न्यधाच्छक्म धीरः ।उत्संहायास्थाद्व्यृतूँरदर्धररमतिः सविता देव आगात्

2.38.5 नानौकांसि दुर्यो विश्वमायुर्वि तिष्ठते प्रभवः शोको अग्नेः ।ज्येष्ठं माता सूनवे भागमाधादन्वस्य केतमिषितं सवित्रा

2.38.6 समाववर्ति विष्ठितो जिगीषुर्विश्वेषां कामश्चरताममाभूत् ।शश्वाँ अपो विकृतं हित्व्यागादनु व्रतं सवितुर्दैव्यस्य

2.38.7 त्वया हितमप्यमप्सु भागं धन्वान्वा मृगयसो वि तस्थुः ।वनानि विभ्यो नकिरस्य तानि व्रता देवस्य सवितुर्मिनन्ति

2.38.8 याद्राध्यं वरुणो योनिमप्यमनिशितं निमिषि जर्भुराणः ।विश्वो मार्ताण्डो व्रजमा पशुर्गात्स्थशो जन्मानि सविता व्याकः

2.38.9 न यस्येन्द्रो वरुणो न मित्रो व्रतमर्यमा न मिनन्ति रुद्रः ।नारातयस्तमिदं स्वस्ति हुवे देवं सवितारं नमोभिः

2.38.10 भगं धियं वाजयन्तः पुरंधिं नराशंसो ग्नास्पतिर्नो अव्याः ।आये वामस्य संगथे रयीणां प्रिया देवस्य सवितुः स्याम

2.38.11 अस्मभ्यं तद्दिवो अद्भ्यः पृथिव्यास्त्वया दत्तं काम्यं राध आ गात् ।शं यत्स्तोतृभ्य आपये भवात्युरुशंसाय सवितर्जरित्रे

सूक्तम् २.३९ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. अश्विनौ। त्रिष्टुप्

2.39.1 ग्रावाणेव तदिदर्थं जरेथे गृध्रेव वृक्षं निधिमन्तमच्छ ।ब्रह्माणेव विदथ उक्थशासा दूतेव हव्या जन्या पुरुत्रा

2.39.2 प्रातर्यावाणा रथ्येव वीराजेव यमा वरमा सचेथे ।मेने इव तन्वा शुम्भमाने दम्पतीव क्रतुविदा जनेषु

2.39.3 शृङ्गेव नः प्रथमा गन्तमर्वाक्छफाविव जर्भुराणा तरोभिः ।चक्रवाकेव प्रति वस्तोरुस्रार्वाञ्चा यातं रथ्येव शक्रा

2.39.4 नावेव नः पारयतं युगेव नभ्येव न उपधीव प्रधीव ।श्वानेव नो अरिषण्या तनूनां खृगलेव विस्रसः पातमस्मान्

2.39.5 वातेवाजुर्या नद्येव रीतिरक्षी इव चक्षुषा यातमर्वाक् ।हस्ताविव तन्वे शम्भविष्ठा पादेव नो नयतं वस्यो अच्छ

2.39.6 ओष्ठाविव मध्वास्ने वदन्ता स्तनाविव पिप्यतं जीवसे नः ।नासेव नस्तन्वो रक्षितारा कर्णाविव सुश्रुता भूतमस्मे

2.39.7 हस्तेव शक्तिमभि संददी नः क्षामेव नः समजतं रजांसि ।इमा गिरो अश्विना युष्मयन्तीः क्ष्णोत्रेणेव स्वधितिं सं शिशीतम्

2.39.8 एतानि वामश्विना वर्धनानि ब्रह्म स्तोमं गृत्समदासो अक्रन् ।तानि नरा जुजुषाणोप यातं बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.४०ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. सोमापूषणौ, ६ (अन्त्यार्धर्चस्य) अदितिः । त्रिष्टुप्।

2.40.1 सोमापूषणा जनना रयीणां जनना दिवो जनना पृथिव्याः ।जातौ विश्वस्य भुवनस्य गोपौ देवा अकृण्वन्नमृतस्य नाभिम्

2.40.2 इमौ देवौ जायमानौ जुषन्तेमौ तमांसि गूहतामजुष्टा ।आभ्यामिन्द्रः पक्वमामास्वन्तः सोमापूषभ्यां जनदुस्रियासु

2.40.3 सोमापूषणा रजसो विमानं सप्तचक्रं रथमविश्वमिन्वम् ।विषूवृतं मनसा युज्यमानं तं जिन्वथो वृषणा पञ्चरश्मिम्

2.40.4 दिव्यन्यः सदनं चक्र उच्चा पृथिव्यामन्यो अध्यन्तरिक्षे ।तावस्मभ्यं पुरुवारं पुरुक्षुं रायस्पोषं वि ष्यतां नाभिमस्मे

2.40.5 विश्वान्यन्यो भुवना जजान विश्वमन्यो अभिचक्षाण एति ।सोमापूषणाववतं धियं मे युवाभ्यां विश्वाः पृतना जयेम

2.40.6 धियं पूषा जिन्वतु विश्वमिन्वो रयिं सोमो रयिपतिर्दधातु ।अवतु देव्यदितिरनर्वा बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.४१ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. १-२ वायुः, ३ इन्द्रवायू, ४-६ मित्रावरुणौ, ७-९ अश्विनौ, १०-१२ इन्द्रः, १३-१५ विश्वे देवाः, १६-१८ सरस्वती, १९-२१ द्यावापृथिव्यौ हविर्धाने वा (१९ तृतीयपादस्य - अग्निर्वा)। गायत्री, १६-१७ अनुष्टुप्, १८ बृहती।

2.41.1 वायो ये ते सहस्रिणो रथासस्तेभिरा गहि ।नियुत्वान्सोमपीतये

2.41.2 नियुत्वान्वायवा गह्ययं शुक्रो अयामि ते ।गन्तासि सुन्वतो गृहम्

2.41.3 शुक्रस्याद्य गवाशिर इन्द्रवायू नियुत्वतः ।आ यातं पिबतं नरा

2.41.4 अयं वां मित्रावरुणा सुतः सोम ऋतावृधा ।ममेदिह श्रुतं हवम्

2.41.5 राजानावनभिद्रुहा ध्रुवे सदस्युत्तमे ।सहस्रस्थूण आसाते

2.41.6 ता सम्राजा घृतासुती आदित्या दानुनस्पती ।सचेते अनवह्वरम्

2.41.7 गोमदू षु नासत्याश्वावद्यातमश्विना ।वर्ती रुद्रा नृपाय्यम्

2.41.8 न यत्परो नान्तर आदधर्षद्वृषण्वसू ।दुःशंसो मर्त्यो रिपुः

2.41.9 ता न आ वोळ्हमश्विना रयिं पिशङ्गसंदृशम् ।धिष्ण्या वरिवोविदम्

2.41.10 इन्द्रो अङ्ग महद्भयमभी षदप चुच्यवत् ।स हि स्थिरो विचर्षणिः

2.41.11 इन्द्रश्च मृळयाति नो न नः पश्चादघं नशत् ।भद्रं भवाति नः पुरः

2.41.12 इन्द्र आशाभ्यस्परि सर्वाभ्यो अभयं करत् ।जेता शत्रून्विचर्षणिः

2.41.13 विश्वे देवास आ गत शृणुता म इमं हवम् ।एदं बर्हिर्नि षीदत

2.41.14 तीव्रो वो मधुमाँ अयं शुनहोत्रेषु मत्सरः ।एतं पिबत काम्यम्

2.41.15 इन्द्रज्येष्ठा मरुद्गणा देवासः पूषरातयः ।विश्वे मम श्रुता हवम्

2.41.16 अम्बितमे नदीतमे देवितमे सरस्वति ।अप्रशस्ता इव स्मसि प्रशस्तिमम्ब नस्कृधि

2.41.17 त्वे विश्वा सरस्वति श्रितायूंषि देव्याम् ।शुनहोत्रेषु मत्स्व प्रजां देवि दिदिड्ढि नः

2.41.18 इमा ब्रह्म सरस्वति जुषस्व वाजिनीवति ।या ते मन्म गृत्समदा ऋतावरि प्रिया देवेषु जुह्वति

2.41.19 प्रेतां यज्ञस्य शम्भुवा युवामिदा वृणीमहे ।अग्निं च हव्यवाहनम्

2.41.20 द्यावा नः पृथिवी इमं सिध्रमद्य दिविस्पृशम् ।यज्ञं देवेषु यच्छताम्

2.41.21 आ वामुपस्थमद्रुहा देवाः सीदन्तु यज्ञियाः ।इहाद्य सोमपीतये

सूक्तम् २.४२ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. शकुन्तः (कपिञ्जलरूपीन्द्रः)। त्रिष्टुप्

2.42.1 कनिक्रदज्जनुषं प्रब्रुवाण इयर्ति वाचमरितेव नावम् ।सुमङ्गलश्च शकुने भवासि मा त्वा का चिदभिभा विश्व्या विदत्

2.42.2 मा त्वा श्येन उद्वधीन्मा सुपर्णो मा त्वा विददिषुमान्वीरो अस्ता ।पित्र्यामनु प्रदिशं कनिक्रदत्सुमङ्गलो भद्रवादी वदेह

2.42.3 अव क्रन्द दक्षिणतो गृहाणां सुमङ्गलो भद्रवादी शकुन्ते ।मा न स्तेन ईशत माघशंसो बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

सूक्तम् २.४३ऋषिः: गृत्समद (आङ्गिरसः शौनहोत्रः पश्चाद्) भार्गवः शौनकः । अनुक्रमणिका: दे. शकुन्तः(= कपिञ्जलरूपीन्द्रः)। जगती, २ अतिशक्वरी अष्टिर्वा ।

2.43.1 प्रदक्षिणिदभि गृणन्ति कारवो वयो वदन्त ऋतुथा शकुन्तयः ।उभे वाचौ वदति सामगा इव गायत्रं च त्रैष्टुभं चानु राजति

2.43.2 उद्गातेव शकुने साम गायसि ब्रह्मपुत्र इव सवनेषु शंससि ।वृषेव वाजी शिशुमतीरपीत्या सर्वतो नः शकुने भद्रमा वद विश्वतो नः शकुने पुण्यमा वद

2.43.3 आवदँस्त्वं शकुने भद्रमा वद तूष्णीमासीनः सुमतिं चिकिद्धि नः ।यदुत्पतन्वदसि कर्करिर्यथा बृहद्वदेम विदथे सुवीराः

Musean translation

Mouseia’s complete machine-assisted Musean translation, made directly from the Vedic Sanskrit, passage for passage, covering all ten mandalas, 1,028 hymns and 10,552 verses.

Hymn 2.1 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Agni. Meter: Jagati.

2.1.1 Agni, you are born from heavenly days, from flame, from waters and stone;From woods and herbs you are born, pure one, lord of men among men.

2.1.2 Yours is the office of priest, of purifier, of guide; you are the fire-kindler at the appointed hour;Yours is the role of director, and you perform the rite; you are our chief priest and master of the house.

2.1.3 You are Indra, Agni, bull of those who exist; you are Vishnu of the wide stride, worthy of reverence;You are the prayer, finder of wealth, Brihaspati; you join with abundance, giver of gifts.

2.1.4 You are King Varuna, Agni, who keeps the ordinance; you become wondrous Mitra, deserving praise;You are Aryaman, true lord who gives the feast; you are Amsha, god distributing shares at assembly.

2.1.5 You are Tvashtar, Agni, offering abundant strength to the worshiper; yours is the marriage of the goddesses, friend of the great;You give swift runners and fine horses; you are the host of men, rich in many treasures.

2.1.6 You are Rudra, divine lord of vast heaven, and lord of the Maruts' host and its food;You travel with gracious ruddy winds; as Pushan, you guard the worshiper yourself.

2.1.7 You give wealth, Agni, to the one prepared; you are god Savitar, dispenser of jewels;You are Bhaga, lord of men, master of goods; you are guardian in the house of whoever honors you.

2.1.8 At home the clans adorn you as their lord, Agni, as a king of wise discernment;You rule over all, bright-faced one; you meet thousands, hundreds, and tens.

2.1.9 With sacrifices men honor you as a father, Agni, as a brother whose body shines from his work;To the man who honors you, you are a son, and a loving friend who protects against harm.

2.1.10 You are Ribhu, Agni, worthy of reverence nearby; you rule prize-rich, nourishing wealth;You shine on every side to give gifts, and you teach the sacrifice and spread it forth.

2.1.11 You are Aditi to the giver, Agni, and as priestess Bharati you grow with song;You are Ila for the man who seeks a hundred winters, and Sarasvati, Vritra-slayer, lord of wealth.

2.1.12 When well tended, Agni, you are the highest life; in your lovely color splendors come into sight;You are the great prize that carries us across, wealth in abundance, spreading everywhere.

2.1.13 The Adityas made you their mouth, Agni, and the pure gods their tongue, wise one;Those seeking gifts joined you in sacrifice; in you gods consume the offered oblation.

2.1.14 In you, Agni, all the guileless deathless gods consume oblation with their mouths;Through you mortals taste the poured offering, and you are born a pure child of plants.

2.1.15 You meet and match them with your strength, Agni, well-born god, and surpass them;Through your greatness nourishment spread abroad here, throughout both heaven and earth.

2.1.16 Patrons who give singers cattle-led, horse-adorned gifts, Agni:Lead us and them toward richer good, so with strong heroes we may speak greatly in council.

Hymn 2.2 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Agni. Meter: Jagati.

2.2.1 Let sacrifice strengthen Jatavedas; worship Agni with oblation, your body, and song;Kindled and richly fed, splendid as Surya, the radiant priest bears the burden in battle.

2.2.2 Nights and dawns yearn for you, Agni, as cows in their stalls yearn for a calf;Tireless through human generations like heaven, you shine through the nights, choosing many gifts.

2.2.3 The gods set that wonder-worker at the base of the sky, messenger of heaven and earth;Agni is like a chariot worth knowing, bright-flamed, a friend worthy of praise among peoples.

2.2.4 They set him in his own house in the air, pouring forth, beautifully shining like the moon;The wise-winged son of Prishni sees with his eyes and guards both peoples like a path.

2.2.5 The priest encircles the whole sacrifice; mortals adorn him with offerings and songs;Golden-mouthed, he feeds among growing things, lighting both worlds like heaven with stars.

2.2.6 Kindled in splendor for our well-being, shine riches and fellowship upon us;Set both worlds in favor of our good fortune, Agni, and carry men's offerings to the gods.

2.2.7 Give us great, thousandfold gifts, Agni; open the doors to the prize, famous one;Turn heaven and earth toward us with prayer, shining brightly like the dawns with sunlight.

2.2.8 Kindled through the lovely dawns, he shines like Surya with ruddy light;Agni, priest with man's offerings, well ordered, king of clans, beloved guest of Ayu's people.

2.2.9 So, ancient Agni among deathless gods, may our human thought grow under the great heavens;Like a cow yielding to her singer in battles, she gives a hundred gifts of many shapes by her own will.

2.2.10 Agni, through horses or fine heroes or prayer may we shine beyond other peoples;Let our brilliance among the five tribes shine high like Surya, impossible to overcome.

2.2.11 Take notice of us, praised son of strength, in whom generous, well-born patrons seek food;Agni, prize-seeking men approach your sacrifice as you shine forever among the children in your home.

2.2.12 May we both be sheltered by you, Jatavedas, singers and patrons alike, Agni;Grant us riches and plentiful splendor, children and worthy descendants.

2.2.13 Patrons who give singers cattle-led, horse-adorned gifts, Agni:Lead us and them toward richer good, so with strong heroes we may speak greatly in council.

Hymn 2.3 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deities: kindling and Agni (verse 1), Tanunapat (verse 2), Ila (verse 3), ritual grass (verse 4), divine doors (verse 5), Dawn and Night (verse 6), two divine priests (verse 7), Sarasvati, Ila, and Bharati (verse 8), Tvashtar (verse 9), Lord of the Forest (verse 10), offerings made with svaha (verse 11). Meter: Trishtubh, verse 7 Jagati.

2.3.1 Agni kindled upon earth stands facing all living worlds;The pure priest, wise from ancient days, shall worthily offer the god's sacrifice to the gods.

2.3.2 Narashamsa adorns three stations, three heights of heaven, with his own flame and greatness;Wet with butter, let him anoint the oblation in thought and bind the gods at the sacrifice's summit.

2.3.3 Agni, praised with our hearts, worthy one, offer the gods sacrifice before any man today;Bring the unfailing host of Maruts and Indra; heroes, worship them on the ritual grass.

2.3.4 Divine ritual grass, growing rich in heroes, spread to bring good wealth upon the altar;Vasus, sit upon it, and all the Adityas and gods worthy of sacrifice.

2.3.5 Open wide at our call, divine doors, easy of approach with reverence;Spread broad, deathless doors, purifying a glorious color and heroes in plenty.

2.3.6 Dawn and Night have blessed our ancient work and rejoice like two weavers;Together they weave the extended thread of sacrifice, good-milking and rich in milk.

2.3.7 Divine priests, the first to know, worship rightly and harmoniously with beautiful forms;Sacrifice to the gods and adorn them in season at earth's navel, upon its three summits.

2.3.8 Sarasvati, fulfilling our thought, goddess Ila, and Bharati who overcomes all:Let the three goddesses sit on this unbroken shelter of ritual grass and guard it by their power.

2.3.9 Tawny in form, bearing life, the hero eager for gods is born at our call;May Tvashtar extend our offspring and kinship and come to the gods' feast.

2.3.10 Lord of the Forest stands here opening the way, and Agni prepares the oblation through prayers;Let the divine preparer convey the thrice-anointed offering to the gods, knowing all life.

2.3.11 Butter blends with butter: butter is his birthplace, he rests in butter, butter is his home;Bring the oblation according to ordinance and rejoice; bull, carry the offering consecrated with “svaha.”

Hymn 2.4 — Seer: Somahuti Bhargava. Deity: Agni. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.4.1 With fair praise I call you, shining Agni, richly fed guest of the peoples,Who, like Mitra, deserves our love, divine Jatavedas born among god-loving folk.

2.4.2 The Bhrigus, honoring him, placed him among Ayu's peoples in the waters' gathering place;May Agni of swift horses, tireless messenger of gods, watch over every earthly realm.

2.4.3 The gods placed Agni among human clans as a dear friend when they sought shelter;For the giver he shines upon eager nights, fit to show wisdom at home.

2.4.4 His beautiful face is like his own abundance, skillful even as he draws away;He flickers his tongue through plants and shakes the precious things like a chariot horse.

2.4.5 When eager worshipers praise my marvel, the woods yield their color;He glows with splendid light, this one who aged and again became young.

2.4.6 Thirsting for the woods, he shines like a path through forest, roaring like a chariot;His dark trail and joyful heat are visible as he smiles through the clouds like heaven.

2.4.7 When he stands spreading over the broad land, he roams on his own like an unguarded beast;Flame-bright Agni burns dry brush, shaking dark ground and tasting it all.

2.4.8 Now mindful of your former help, I sing in our third assembly;Give us, Agni, strong heroic wealth, plentiful food and fine descendants.

2.4.9 As the Gritsamadas, Agni, prevailed over those hidden above through your aid,May we, rich in heroes and victorious over foes, place this strength with our praising patrons.

Hymn 2.5 — Seer: Somahuti Bhargava. Deity: Agni. Meter: Anushtubh.

2.5.1 The knowing priest was born, a father to the fathers for help;To win victorious treasure through worship, may we master the prize.

2.5.2 In him, guide of sacrifice, seven rays are stretched;As with Manu, the eighth divine purifier strengthens all things.

2.5.3 When he spoke prayers to the racing one, he embraced them;He encompassed every poetic work like a rim around its wheel.

2.5.4 Pure and with the pure one, the wise director was born;Knowing his fixed ordinances, he climbs branch upon branch.

2.5.5 The cows follow their guide, the sons of Ayu, taking on his color;What treasure might the three sisters choose, those who came here?

2.5.6 When sisters brought butter near their mother, they stood together;At their coming the officiant rejoices like barley in the rain.

2.5.7 Let each officiant make a heaven for his own refreshment;May we gain the hymn and sacrifice and grant our gifts.

2.5.8 May the wise one make all ready for all gods worthy of sacrifice;This, Agni, is the sacrifice we have performed within you.

Hymn 2.6 — Seer: Somahuti Bhargava. Deity: Agni. Meter: Gayatri.

2.6.1 Agni, accept this kindling and this approach of mine;Hear these songs now.

2.6.2 With this fine hymn we serve you, Agni, child of nourishment,Seeking horses, well-born one.

2.6.3 With songs let us serve you, lover of songs, seeker and giver of wealth,We who long to honor you.

2.6.4 Be a wise, generous patron, lord and giver of treasures;Keep hatred far from us.

2.6.5 Give us rain from heaven, an unhindered prize,And nourishment in thousands.

2.6.6 Youngest messenger, come to your singer who asks for aid;Most worthy priest, hear our song.

2.6.7 You move between both kinds of birth, Agni, knowing both, poet;A messenger friendly as a kinsman.

2.6.8 Knowing and wise, gladden us and worship in due order;Take your seat upon this ritual grass.

Hymn 2.7 — Seer: Somahuti Bhargava. Deity: Agni. Meter: Gayatri.

2.7.1 Bring us the finest, most resplendent wealth, young Agni Bharata,A treasure, precious one, desired by many.

2.7.2 Let no malice of god or mortal rule over us;Carry us across it and across hatred.

2.7.3 Through you let us cross over every hatred,As one crosses streams of water.

2.7.4 Pure and purifying, worthy of praise, Agni, you shine far and wide,Fed with butter offerings.

2.7.5 You, Agni Bharata, are ours, honored with barren cows and bulls,With eight-footed beasts.

2.7.6 Swift-flowing with butter, the ancient priest, worthy of choice,Son of strength, wondrous one.

Hymn 2.8 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Agni. Meter: Gayatri, verse 6 Anushtubh.

2.8.1 Praise Agni's yoked chariots, as one eager for the prize;He is most glorious among generous gods.

2.8.2 He guides the giver well, immortal, wearing down the hostile;Lovely-faced when offered worship.

2.8.3 He is praised for splendor at home, at dusk and dawn;His ordinance never fails.

2.8.4 Bright as Surya in radiance, he blazes with splendid flame,Anointing himself with deathless ones.

2.8.5 Following Atri, the hymns magnified Agni's self-rule;He took on every splendor.

2.8.6 By the help of Agni, Indra, Soma, and the gods,May we remain unharmed and overcome those who fight us.

Hymn 2.9 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Agni. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.9.1 Knowing, the priest took his seat in the priest's place, fierce and blazing, wise;Agni, spotless in ordinance, greatest bearer of thousands, with pure tongue and unfailing purpose.

2.9.2 You are our messenger and far-seeing guardian, our guide to greater wealth, bull;Agni, stay awake, never neglecting us, blazing as guardian of our children and descendants.

2.9.3 We serve you in your highest birthplace, Agni, and with songs in your lower seat;At the birthplace from which you rose for sacrifice, they pour offerings into you when kindled.

2.9.4 Worship with oblation, Agni, most fit to worship; hear and grant generous gifts;You are indeed lord of riches, and mindful of bright prayer.

2.9.5 The double treasure of you born day by day never runs out, wondrous one;Make your singer rich in food, Agni, a master of wealth and fine children.

2.9.6 With your splendid host, bring us wisdom; worship the gods, most skillful in sacrifice, for our good;Unfailing guardian, watcher from afar, shine for us with glory and wealth, Agni.

Hymn 2.10 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Agni. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.10.1 Agni, first to be called, kindled by Manu in the place of refreshment, is like a father;Clothed in splendor, immortal and discerning, worthy of honor, famed and victorious.

2.10.2 May bright-rayed Agni hear my call with all my songs, immortal and discerning;Dark and ruddy horses pull his chariot, or red ones, bearing their rider.

2.10.3 They brought him forth in the upturned mother, born well; Agni was an embryo within her many forms;Even on a black night he dwells uncovered, wise through his mighty deeds.

2.10.4 I warm Agni with oblation and butter, who faces every living world;Broad and tall, extending across, widest in food, appearing with fierce power.

2.10.5 I warm him facing us from every side; may he welcome this with a mind free of demons;Agni, lovely as a young man, desirable in color, flourishes with a body none may touch.

2.10.6 Knowing your allotted share, son of strength, with choice offerings, we your messengers speak like Manu;With praise and the ladle I call perfect Agni, blended with honey, to win wealth.

Hymn 2.11 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Indra. Meter: Viraj, verse 21 Trishtubh.

2.11.1 Hear the call, Indra; let us suffer no harm but share your gift of treasures;These foods strengthen you, flowing like rivers, eager to bring wealth.

2.11.2 Release the mighty rivers you swelled, hero, when the serpent encircled them long ago;You struck down even the Dasa who thought himself immortal, strengthened by hymns.

2.11.3 Among the hymns you love, hero, and the Rudra-like songs, Indra,These bright streams are for you; gladdened by them, they run toward Vayu.

2.11.4 Increasing your bright might, we place your shining mace in your arms;Grow bright for us, Indra, and with Surya master the Dasa peoples.

2.11.5 You struck the serpent hiding in the waters, concealed and secret, sheltering with magic;He had held back the waters and propped heaven, but you destroyed him by your heroic strength.

2.11.6 Now let us praise your ancient mighty deeds, Indra, and praise your new works;Let us praise the mace flashing in your arms, your bay horses, the beacons of Surya.

2.11.7 Your bay horses, Indra, racing for the prize, drove toward the heaven that pours butter;The whole earth spread wide, and even the mountain broke loose to move.

2.11.8 The mountain sank without pause, meeting the mothers with a roar;Across the distant bank they raised their voice and spread the channel at Indra's command.

2.11.9 Great Indra dragged out cunning Vritra lying in the vast river;Heaven and earth shook in fear at the roaring of the bull's mace.

2.11.10 His mighty mace roared when a mortal struck down what was beyond men;After drinking the pressed soma, he made the Danu's sorcerous arts fall away.

2.11.11 Drink and drink again the soma, heroic Indra; let the pressed, intoxicating drops gladden you;Let them fill your belly and increase your strength: soma pressed in this fortress will protect Indra.

2.11.12 We have become yours, Indra; serving Truth, may we poets win insight;Seeking help, we compose praise: let us soon share the riches you give.

2.11.13 Let us be among those you help, Indra, who seek support and increase their food;God, grant us the rich heroic wealth for which we long most strongly.

2.11.14 Give us a home and friendship, Indra, and give us your Marut host;May the joyous companions and the winds guard our leadership together.

2.11.15 Let the offerings delight you: drink your fill of soma, Indra, and stand firm;Make us victorious in battles and enlarge heaven with your towering hymns.

2.11.16 Great are those who seek your favor with hymns, victor,Spreading the ritual grass at home, who have reached a prize under your protection, Indra.

2.11.17 Rejoice among fierce men, hero; drink soma at the threefold pressing, Indra;Let it drip on your beard as you delight; come with your bay pair to drink the pressing.

2.11.18 Take up the strength, hero, by which you struck Vritra, the ocean-born child of Danu;You opened light for the Arya and laid the Dasyu low on the left, Indra.

2.11.19 With your aid may we win, crossing every contest and the Dasyus through the Arya;You subdued many-formed Tvashtar's son for us and for Trita's fellowship.

2.11.20 Strengthened by the rousing soma pressed by Trita, you cast down Arbuda;Like Surya turning the wheel, Angirasa Indra broke open Vala.

2.11.21 Now let your bountiful gift yield its chosen share to your singer, Indra;Give to the singers and do not withhold our fortune, so with strong heroes we may speak greatly in council.

Hymn 2.12 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.12.1 He who at birth was foremost in spirit, a god surpassing the gods by his wisdom,Before whose power both worlds trembled in awe of his great manhood—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.2 He who made the shaking earth firm and calmed the agitated mountains,Who measured wide the midair and propped up heaven—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.3 He who slew the serpent and freed the seven rivers, who drove cattle out of Vala's cave,Who brought Agni forth between the stones, winning battles—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.4 By whom all these shifting worlds were made, who hid the Dasa people low,Who like a lucky gambler wins the stake and seizes an enemy's wealth—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.5 He whom men ask of in fear, “Where is he?” and of whom others say, “He is not,”He who seizes the enemy's riches like a winner—believe in him: he, people, is Indra.

2.12.6 He who urges the poor and the lean, the priest and singer seeking aid,The fair-faced guardian of the man whose stones are yoked and soma pressed—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.7 Whose horses and cows are found in every quarter, whose are the villages and every chariot,Who brought forth Surya and Dawn and leads the waters—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.8 Whom opposing hosts call upon as they clash, the distant and the near, both enemy sides,Even those on a single chariot calling separately—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.9 Without whom peoples never win, whom warriors call for help,Who became the measure of the whole world and shakes what cannot be shaken—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.10 He who with his arrow killed those bearing grave and lasting wrong, those who scorned him,Who gives no ground to the arrogant and kills the Dasyu—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.11 He who found Shambara dwelling in the mountains in the fortieth autumn,Who killed the swelling serpent, child of Danu, where it lay—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.12 The mighty seven-rayed bull who freed the seven rivers to flow,Who with mace in hand struck Rauhina as he climbed toward heaven—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.13 Even heaven and earth bow to him, and the mountains fear his force;Soma-drinker armed with the mace, holding the mace in his hand—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.14 He who helps the presser and cook, the singer and worshiper with aid,Whom prayer strengthens, whose is soma and whose is this gift—he, people, is Indra.

2.12.15 You fiercely grant the prize to one who presses and cooks; you are indeed true;Indra, may we always be dear to you, rich in heroes, speaking in assembly.

Hymn 2.13 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Indra. Meter: Jagati, verse 13 Trishtubh.

2.13.1 Season is the mother; swiftly born from her waters, he entered those in which he grows;Then the nourishing cow filled with milk: the shoot's first nectar is worthy of praise.

2.13.2 They come together bearing milk, bringing food to the one of universal form;The streams' common course cannot fail; you made it first, and so deserve praise.

2.13.3 One speaks when another gives; one measures out their forms and travels after water;One endures all the others' driving: you made them first, and so deserve praise.

2.13.4 They sit sharing nourishment with their children, supplying the back as wealth for whoever approaches;The young one eats its father's food with teeth still unripe: you made them first, and so deserve praise.

2.13.5 You made earth visible to heaven, serpent-slayer who opened the paths of flowing waters;The gods brought you forth with hymns like a prize horse from the waters, and so you deserve praise.

2.13.6 You give and increase food, milking honeyed drink from wet and dry alike;You placed the treasure in Vivasvat and alone rule all: you deserve praise.

2.13.7 By law you held in place the blossoms, fruits, and fertile lands for giving;You brought heaven's unmatched lightning flashes and broad spacious worlds: you deserve praise.

2.13.8 You brought Narmara with his wealth to destruction and gave nourishment to those who entered the Dasa's house;With her eager, unshielded mouth she stands today: maker of many things, you deserve praise.

2.13.9 When you answered one man's call, hundreds and thousands—or tens—you defeated together;You bound the Dasyus without rope, to their terror: good protector, you deserve praise.

2.13.10 Every barrier acknowledged his manhood and gave him gifts, wealth for the maker;You propped six realms and stretched out five visions, surpassing all: you deserve praise.

2.13.11 Your heroic might is well proclaimed, hero, for by one wise act you find riches;Give steadfast life to the strong, as you have always done: you deserve praise.

2.13.12 You checked Sarapas for the crossing, made a passage for Turviti and Vayya;You raised the lowly Paravrij and made the blind and lame renowned: you deserve praise.

2.13.13 For us, rich god, bring forth that bounty to give; many are your treasures;Indra, grant us the splendid gifts of fame day after day, so with strong heroes we may speak greatly in council.

Hymn 2.14 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.14.1 Priests, bring soma to Indra; pour the heady draught into vessels;The hero forever desires to drink it: offer it to the bull, for that is what he loves.

2.14.2 Priests, he killed Vritra, who enclosed the waters, like lightning splitting a tree;Bring this drink to him as he desires: Indra deserves to drink it.

2.14.3 Priests, he slew Dribhika and drove the cows out when he opened Vala;Cover Indra in soma as wind fills the sky, like an old man wrapped in robes.

2.14.4 Priests, he killed Urana, who had nine and ninety arms,And forced Arbuda down low: bring the soma to Indra.

2.14.5 Priests, he killed Svashna and dried up Shushna, destroyed Vyamsa,Pipru, Namuci, and Rudhikra: pour the draught for Indra.

2.14.6 Priests, he broke a hundred of Shambara's ancient forts as though they were stone;Indra scattered a hundred thousand of Varchin's men: bring him soma.

2.14.7 Priests, he struck down a hundred, then a thousand, in earth's lap;He defeated the warriors of Kutsa, Ayu, and Atithigva: bring him soma.

2.14.8 Priests, whatever prize you desire, carry it swiftly and place it with Indra;Bring hand-purified soma to the famous one; worshipers, pour it for Indra.

2.14.9 Priests, give him a ready hearing; lift the purified juice from its wooden vessel;He longs for what your hands provide: pour the intoxicating soma for Indra.

2.14.10 Priests, as you support the cow with milk, fill generous Indra with soma;I know his secret and he knows mine: he would give more to the worshiper.

2.14.11 Priests, he is king of heavenly, earthly, and domestic riches;Fill Indra with soma as you fill a sack with barley, and let that be your work.

2.14.12 For us, rich god, bring forth that bounty to give; many are your treasures;Indra, grant us the splendid gifts of fame day after day, so with strong heroes we may speak greatly in council.

Hymn 2.15 — Seer: Gritsamada Shaunaka, son of Shaunaka, of the Bhrigus (formerly an Angirasa, son of Shunahotra). Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.15.1 Now I will proclaim the true great deeds of the great true one;At the threefold pressing he drank the pressed soma, and in its joy Indra killed the serpent.

2.15.2 He propped the great heaven on no pillar and filled the midair between both worlds;He held up and spread the earth: these things Indra did in the joy of soma.

2.15.3 He measured eastward as if laying out a house, and cut channels for rivers with his mace;He let them flow free on their long roads: these things Indra did in the joy of soma.

2.15.4 He brought the carriers past the deceiver and set all weapons in the burning fire;He joined them with cattle, horses, and chariots: these things Indra did in the joy of soma.

2.15.5 He checked the great rushing flood on its way and ferried across those who could not swim;They crossed and sought riches: these things Indra did in the joy of soma.

2.15.6 By his greatness he sent the river flowing upward; with his mace he crushed Dawn's wagon;He divided slow ones from the swift: these things Indra did in the joy of soma.

2.15.7 Knowing the maiden's hidden dwelling, the outcast rose into the open;The lame one stood and the blind one saw: these things Indra did in the joy of soma.

2.15.8 He broke Vala with the Angirases singing and opened the mountain's fastened doors;He broke their artificial barriers: these things Indra did in the joy of soma.

2.15.9 You stole upon Chumuri and Dhuni in sleep and struck down the Dasa; you brought Dabhiti aid.Here even Rambhi found gold: Indra did these deeds in the rapture of soma.

2.15.10 Now may your generous gift, Indra, yield the singer a chosen blessing.Give to the singers; let our share not fail. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.16 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Indra. Meter: Jagati; verse 9 Trishtubh.

2.16.1 For the eldest of all that are, I bring a noble praise, like an oblation to a kindled fire.For aid we call on Indra, unaging, growing strong, forever young since ancient days.

2.16.2 Apart from mighty Indra there is nothing: in him all heroic powers are gathered.He bears soma in his belly, vast strength in his body, the mace in his hand, resolve in his head.

2.16.3 Neither earths nor seas nor mountains can contain your might, Indra, or your chariot.None can overtake your mace as you fly with your swift steeds across so many leagues.

2.16.4 All bring their power of thought to this bold, worshipful bull, his followers.Strong one, accept our oblation, you who know best; drink soma, Indra, with your bull-like splendor.

2.16.5 The strong one's vessel flows, a wave of sweetness, drink for the strong, bull-fed bull.Strong are the officiants, bull-like the stones that press the mighty soma for the bull.

2.16.6 Strong is your mace and strong your chariot; strong your bay horses, bull-like your weapons.Bull, you command the strong one's ecstasy; Indra, drink your fill of potent soma.

2.16.7 Boldly at the pressings I send my hymn toward you, as a boat to the contest.Will he hear this utterance of ours? We pour forth Indra like a fountain of riches.

2.16.8 Turn to us before distress, like a cow full of pasture's milk to her calf.With your blessings may we reach you, hundred-powered one, like the bull with his mates and consorts.

2.16.9 Now may your generous gift, Indra, yield the singer a chosen blessing.Give to the singers; let our share not fail. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.17 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Indra. Meter: Jagati; verses 8–9 Trishtubh.

2.17.1 Sing him a new song like the Angirases, as his ancient powers rise again.When in soma's rapture he drove forth all the cattle pens, firmly shut, by force.

2.17.2 May he be there, who measured strength for the first draught and surpassed all greatness.The warrior who armored his body in battle and set the sky upon his head by his might.

2.17.3 Then you performed your first great deed of courage when at the outset you stirred your might with prayer.Dislodged by the chariot-rider with bay horses, the swift streams ran forward, together and apart.

2.17.4 Then he grew in strength, ruling over all creatures and surpassing the ancients.The bearer spread light between both worlds and wrapped the darkness closely woven around them.

2.17.5 He made firm the eastern mountains by his strength and sent the waters' flood down below.He upheld the all-sustaining earth and by his art propped up the falling sky.

2.17.6 His father fashioned for his arms a weapon beyond every creature at birth.With it the thunderous one struck down Krivi, laying him upon earth with his mace.

2.17.7 Like an unmarried daughter still living with her parents, I come to you from the common home to seek my share.Make me a sign; bring it near me. Give me my bodily portion by which I may thrive.

2.17.8 We call on you as giver, Indra: grant us works and prizes, Indra.Find us, Indra, with your brilliant aid; strong Indra, make us more prosperous.

2.17.9 Now may your generous gift, Indra, yield the singer a chosen blessing.Give to the singers; let our share not fail. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.18 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.18.1 At dawn the new chariot was yoked, victorious, four-yoked, three-whipped, seven-reined.Ten-oared, man-bearing, seeking sunlight, it sped onward with offerings and prayers.

2.18.2 He prepared for him the first and the second, and even the third: he is the people's priest.Some bear the child of another mother; that victorious bull joins with others.

2.18.3 Now I yoke Indra's bay horses to the chariot so he may come at the sound of a new and lovely hymn.Let not the many other sages here, other sacrificers, keep you back.

2.18.4 Come, Indra, with two bay horses, with four, with six, when summoned.With eight or ten come drink the soma, noble giver; this has been pressed—do not despise it.

2.18.5 Come here with twenty or thirty, with forty bay horses yoked.With fifty fine chariot steeds, Indra, with sixty, with seventy, to drink soma.

2.18.6 Come here with eighty or ninety, carried by a hundred bay horses.For this soma, Indra, has been poured for you among the Shunahotras, for your delight.

2.18.7 Come to my prayer, Indra; put all your bay horses to the chariot's yoke.Many places summon you: rejoice at this pressing, warrior.

2.18.8 Let my friendship with Indra never end; may his gift yield riches to us.Sheltered beneath his foremost protecting hand, may we win at every venture.

2.18.9 Now may your generous gift, Indra, yield the singer a chosen blessing.Give to the singers; let our share not fail. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.19 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.19.1 For exhilaration the wise man's pressed drink, the nourishing soma, has been drunk.In it Indra has grown strong from ancient days, and the men who love sacred speech have made their home.

2.19.2 Delighting in this honeyed drink, mace in hand, Indra cut open the serpent that held back the flood.Then the currents of the rivers raced toward their own dwelling places like birds.

2.19.3 That mighty Indra, serpent-slayer, drove the floods of water toward the sea.He brought forth the sun, found the cows, and shaped the ordering of nights and days.

2.19.4 Indra bestows countless unconquered gifts on Manu, on the giver; he slays Vritra.At once he was men's unconquerable ally as they competed for possession of the sun.

2.19.5 God Indra brings the sun to the praising mortal who presses soma.He brings him wealth concealed from reproach, giving him a share like the swift steed Etasha.

2.19.6 For his charioteer Kutsa he subdued Shushna, without vigor, and Kuyava.For Divodasa, Indra broke apart Shambara's ninety-nine fortresses.

2.19.7 Thus we have spoken praise to you, Indra, striving ourselves for renown and prize.May we win the sevenfold gift as we hasten, never bowing to the blow of the godless foe.

2.19.8 Thus the Gritsamadas, warrior, fashioned new hymns for you, hungry for aid and wise in their ways.Devoted to prayer, may they gain from you, Indra, fresh nourishment, strength, safe dwelling, and joy.

2.19.9 Now may your generous gift, Indra, yield the singer a chosen blessing.Give to the singers; let our share not fail. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.20 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh; verse 3 Viraj-rupa.

2.20.1 We bring you our strength, Indra; know us well, as a man eager for victory brings his chariot.Praising, pondering wisely, seeking the grace of men like you.

2.20.2 You guard us, Indra, your own people who seek you, with help that is yours.You are the protector of the giver; so the wise man who comes to you is sheltered.

2.20.3 May Indra, our youthful, much-invoked friend, be men's kindly guardian.With aid may he lead the singer, the worshiper, the cook of offerings, and the praiser.

2.20.4 I praise that Indra, I sing of him in whom the ancients grew strong and prevailed.As he comes, may he fulfill the longing for riches of the new man devoted to prayer.

2.20.5 Pleased by the songs of the Angirases, Indra, the inspired one, struck forth seeking a way.By the sun he stole the dawns; praised, he shattered even the ancient foundations of the strong one.

2.20.6 He is the god renowned by the name of Indra, risen high, most wonderful to mankind.Strong in his own nature, he brought down the head of the Dasa who vaunted himself.

2.20.7 Indra, Vritra's killer, fortress-breaker, drove apart the dark-born Dasa women.He brought forth land and waters for Manu, and always strengthened the sacrificer's song.

2.20.8 To that strong Indra the gods gave perpetual power in the winning of waters.When they set the mace in his arms, he struck the Dasyus and broke down their iron fortresses.

2.20.9 Now may your generous gift, Indra, yield the singer a chosen blessing.Give to the singers; let our share not fail. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.21 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Indra. Meter: Jagati; verse 6 Trishtubh.

2.21.1 To the winner of all, of wealth, of sunlight, of lasting victory, of men and fertile land;To the winner of horses, cows, and waters, bring coveted soma to worshipful Indra.

2.21.2 To the surpassing one, the breaker, the conqueror, the unconquered, the enduring, the maker;To the mighty singer, the bearer no one can cross, the ever-victorious Indra, speak your homage.

2.21.3 Ever victorious, consuming the peoples, overpowering men, shaking foes, a fighter nurtured by delight;Gathering all, prevailing, renowned among the clans: I tell the deeds of Indra's courage.

2.21.4 Unrepelled bull, brandishing his weapon, profound, towering, his wisdom beyond all measure;Urging the poor, crushing the hardened foe, Indra, honored by sacrifice, brought forth dawn and sunlight.

2.21.5 Through sacrifice the active ones found the path; the eager, wise seers sent forth their thoughts.Seeking cows, seated to the sound of praise, they turned to Indra and gained their treasures.

2.21.6 Indra, give us the finest treasures: insight and skill, a fortunate lot;The increase of wealth, safety for our bodies, sweetness of speech, and fair days.

Hymn 2.22 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Indra. Meter: Ashti; verses 2–3 Atishakvari; verse 4 Ashti or Atishakvari.

2.22.1 At the three Kadru vessels the mighty, fiercely strong one drank his fill of barley-mixed soma, pressed with Vishnu, as he wished.It filled him with joy for a great deed; vast and broad, the true drop, a god, joined the true god Indra.

2.22.2 Then, blazing with strength, he battled Krivi and filled both worlds with his might as he grew.He put one within his belly and overflowed the other; the true drop, a god, joined the true god Indra.

2.22.3 Born together with his wisdom, together with his strength, you grew; with your powers you grew, subduer of enemies, watching over peoples.You grant the singer desired wealth; the true drop, a god, joined the true god Indra.

2.22.4 That was your first ancient manly deed, Indra, dancer, famed in heaven:By the god's power you set the life-breath flowing, released the waters.With might he overcame all the godless; the hundred-powered one found strength and found nourishment.

Hymn 2.23 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Brihaspati; verses 1, 5, 9, 11, 17, 19 Brahmanaspati. Meter: Jagati; verses 15, 19 Trishtubh.

2.23.1 We call you, lord of hosts, leader of hosts, seer among seers, greatest in renown.Eldest king of prayers, Brahmanaspati, hear us and take your seat with your aid among us.

2.23.2 Even the gods, discerning Brihaspati, have gained their sacrificial portion of your divine power.Like the sun whose light brings morning, you are the begetter of all sacred prayers.

2.23.3 Driving off assailants and darkness, you mount the radiant chariot of Truth.Brihaspati, terrible, crushing enemies, killing demons, breaking cattle pens, finding the sunlight.

2.23.4 By your good guidance you lead and protect the one who gives to you; no distress reaches him.You scorch the enemies of prayer and awaken wrath against them, Brihaspati: such is your greatness.

2.23.5 No harm nor evil from any quarter, no enemy nor deceiver can overcome the oneWhom you protect as watchful herdsman, Brahmanaspati: you drive every treachery away from him.

2.23.6 You are our guardian, maker of paths, discerning one; with hymns we honor your ordinance.Brihaspati, let the man who plans treachery against us perish by his own ill-starred designs.

2.23.7 And if a hostile mortal, a wolf howling from the heights, harms us though we are innocent,Turn him away from our path, Brihaspati; make our way smooth to this feast of the gods.

2.23.8 We call on you as protector of our bodies, our defender, advocate who cares for us.Brihaspati, put down those who revile the gods; let the evildoers not attain the higher blessing.

2.23.9 Through you, our good increaser, Brahmanaspati, may we mortals obtain desirable riches.Crush the worthless enemies who assail us, whether far off or near.

2.23.10 With you as ally, filling us and bringing gain, Brihaspati, we attain the highest vigor.Let no spiteful schemer have power over us; may we cross beyond him with good songs and thoughts.

2.23.11 Unrepelled bull, entering the battle, burning away the foe, victorious in combat,You are true, Brahmanaspati, punisher even of the fierce one raging in his strength.

2.23.12 If one with godless mind means us harm, thinking himself mighty and wishing to kill,Brihaspati, let not his blow reach us; bring low the wrath of that aggressive evildoer.

2.23.13 Summoned to battles, approached with reverence, coming to contests, winning prize after prize,Brihaspati has scattered every assault of grasping enemies like chariots cast aside.

2.23.14 With your fiercest heat scorch the demons who revile you though your valor is plain.Reveal what is worthy of song in you, Brihaspati; crush the deceivers on every side.

2.23.15 Brihaspati, when your glorious wisdom shines among men, surpassing the noble,When the power born of Truth blazes out, place that shining treasure among us.

2.23.16 Do not hand us over to thieves, our foes who plot treachery and covet our food.They wage war upon the gods and have a divided heart, Brihaspati; they know no end to their chant.

2.23.17 For Tvashtri, the sage, fashioned you beyond all beings, chant after chant.Brahmanaspati, the debt-collector, slayer of deceit, you uphold mighty Truth.

2.23.18 The mountain split before your splendor when you opened the enclosure of cows, Angirasa.With Indra your ally, Brihaspati, you thrust forth the flood of waters wrapped in darkness.

2.23.19 Brahmanaspati, guide this hymn; take heed and give life to our offspring.All that the gods protect is blessed. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.24 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Brahmanaspati; verses 1–10 Brihaspati; verse 12 Indra and Brahmanaspati. Meter: Jagati; verses 12, 16 Trishtubh.

2.24.1 Accept this offering, you who hold power; with a new, great hymn we worship you.Let your praising friend find favor, generous Brihaspati; aid us and inspire our thought.

2.24.2 With his force he bowed what would not bend and in anger split apart Shambara's strongholds.Brahmanaspati moved what could not move and entered the wealth-bearing mountain.

2.24.3 That deed fit for the god of gods: they broke the firm enclosures and shattered the fortified walls.By prayer he drove forth the cows, broke Vala, hid the dark, revealed the sunlight.

2.24.4 Brahmanaspati broke through with his strength to the stone-mouthed well that streams with honey.All those who see the sunlight drank from it and together drew from the deep fountain.

2.24.5 Since ancient times those beings of yours have come to be, and years have opened your doors.As they move without effort, Brahmanaspati makes one sign after another manifest today.

2.24.6 Pressing on, they reached the Panis' treasure hidden in a distant cave.These knowing ones saw through the falsehood; back they came, and rose into sight again.

2.24.7 Faithful to Truth, the wise saw through the falsehood and returned from that place to the great road.With their arms they blew fire into the stone; no one else could do it, for the others abandoned him.

2.24.8 With Truth-strung bow and swift arrows, Brahmanaspati reaches whatever he desires.His arrows fly true, keen-eared, visible to men, their eyes upon mankind.

2.24.9 He gathers and he separates; he stands foremost and is well praised in battle, Brahmanaspati.When the watchful one brings the prize with his thought, the sun shines bright upon the treasure.

2.24.10 Broad, powerful, the first gifts of Brihaspati, rich in rain, are easily discovered.These are the victories of the longing, vigorous one, by which both peoples enjoy his bounty.

2.24.11 In the lower realm you are everywhere mighty; great in strength, you have grown delightful.The god spread wide before the gods, Brahmanaspati, encompassing all things.

2.24.12 Every truth belongs to you two, generous ones; even the waters do not transgress your ordinance.Indra and Brahmanaspati, come to our oblation as a yoked racehorse comes to food.

2.24.13 Even the most eager bearers hear him; the eloquent sage brings riches by his thought.He subdues stubborn hatred and claims its due: Brahmanaspati is the victor in battle.

2.24.14 Brahmanaspati's true anger acted as he wished, when he was about to perform his mighty deed.He drove forth the cows and divided heaven; like a vast current his strength streamed abroad.

2.24.15 Brahmanaspati, let us always ride in the well-guided chariot of your vigorous riches.Add heroes to our heroes, you who have power, if by prayer you heed my summons.

2.24.16 Brahmanaspati, guide this hymn; take heed and give life to our offspring.All that the gods protect is blessed. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.25 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Brahmanaspati. Meter: Jagati.

2.25.1 Kindling fire, he will conquer his foes; with prayer fashioned and oblation offered, he will grow strong.He passes from birth to birth beyond them, each one Brahmanaspati makes his ally.

2.25.2 With heroes he conquers hostile heroes, and spreads his wealth in cows; he wakes to understanding himself.His child and children's children flourish, each one Brahmanaspati makes his ally.

2.25.3 Like a rushing river in his work, he sweeps against the treacherous, as a bull attacks the gelded herd.He cannot be turned back, any more than the course of fire, each one Brahmanaspati makes his ally.

2.25.4 For him the heavens pour down unceasing; with his comrades he goes first to win the cows.His force unbroken, he strikes in strength, each one Brahmanaspati makes his ally.

2.25.5 For him all rivers thunder; they establish many unbroken shelters.He prospers, favored in the gods' good will, each one Brahmanaspati makes his ally.

Hymn 2.26 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Brahmanaspati. Meter: Jagati.

2.26.1 The upright one who longs to worship will overcome his enemies; the god-loving man prevails against the godless.Well guarded, the sacrificer prevails in strife; he divides the feast from the one who offers none.

2.26.2 Sacrifice, hero; set your heart upon the worshipers; turn your mind to good in the struggle against Vritra.Prepare the oblation so that you may be fortunate; we choose Brahmanaspati's help.

2.26.3 He gains prizes with his people and clan, his birth and sons, his warriors;He who reverently serves Brahmanaspati, father of the gods, with faithful mind and oblation.

2.26.4 The man who serves him with ghee-rich offerings Brahmanaspati leads forward.Protecting him from distress and harm, this wondrous one makes room for him even in a narrow place.

Hymn 2.27 — Seer: Kurma Gartsamada or Gritsamada. Deity: the Adityas. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.27.1 These ghee-streaming songs I offer with my tongue to the Adityas, kings since ancient days.Let Mitra, Aryaman, Bhaga, Varuna of many births, Daksha, and Amsha hear us.

2.27.2 May Mitra, Aryaman, and Varuna, of one intent, accept this praise of mine today:The Adityas, pure, cleansed as by flowing water, without deceit, faultless, unharmed.

2.27.3 Those Adityas are vast and deep, not to be cheated, watching the deceitful, of wide vision.They see what is crooked and what is right within; even the farthest things belong to the kings.

2.27.4 The Adityas uphold what moves and what stands still, gods guarding the entire world.Far-seeing, they keep watch on sovereign power, faithful to Truth and exacting every debt.

2.27.5 Adityas, may I know your aid, Aryaman, even amid fear, and know delight.Under your guidance, Mitra and Varuna, may I pass around evils as around deep pits.

2.27.6 Your path is good, Aryaman and Mitra, without sharp stones, Varuna, smooth and straight.Lead us along it, Adityas, and grant us shelter beyond all injury.

2.27.7 May Aditi, mother of kings, and Aryaman bring us safely through hostilities on easy paths.May we, rich in warriors and unharmed, enter the wide shelter of Mitra and Varuna.

2.27.8 They uphold three earths and three heavens, and three ordinances stand within their assembly.Through Truth, Adityas, your greatness is mighty; beautiful is this, Aryaman, Varuna, Mitra.

2.27.9 They uphold the three bright spaces of heaven: golden, pure, washed by the current.Never dozing, never closing their eyes, never deceived, they give wide praise to the upright mortal.

2.27.10 Varuna, you are king of all, of gods and mortals alike, sovereign lord.Grant us a hundred autumns to see; may we reach the full span of life assigned to us.

2.27.11 I cannot distinguish right from left, Adityas, nor east from west.Though immature and though wise, Vasus, led by you may I attain the fearless light.

2.27.12 The man who gives to the kings, whose way is Truth, whom enduring plenty makes strong,Rides foremost with wealth in his chariot, generous and praised in assemblies.

2.27.13 Pure, with flowing waters and good pasture, unharmed, he lives rich in years and brave sons.None strikes him, near or far, who walks under the Adityas' guidance.

2.27.14 Aditi, Mitra, Varuna, be gracious for whatever wrong we may have done against you.May I find the spacious, fearless light, Indra; let not long shadows come upon us.

2.27.15 Both worlds together nourish him; blessed, he fosters the name of rain from heaven.He rides victorious through both settlements in battle; both sides go well for him.

2.27.16 Your snares, worshipful Adityas, spread for the deceiving enemy—Like a charioteer may I drive beyond them and remain unhurt in your broad shelter.

2.27.17 Let me never know want, Varuna, while dear to the generous giver of abundant gifts.King, let me never fall away from easily governed riches. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.28 — Seer: Kurma Gartsamada or Gritsamada. Deity: Varuna; verse 10 dispels bad dreams. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.28.1 May everything come under the greatness of this inspired Aditya, sovereign king.I ask for the splendid fame of generous Varuna, the god who gladdens men at sacrifice.

2.28.2 May we be fortunate within your ordinance, Varuna, thoughtful as we sing your praise,Meeting the cow-rich dawns like fires burning on from day to day.

2.28.3 Let us abide in your shelter, Varuna, leader of many heroes, worthy of wide praise.You sons of Aditi, undefeated gods, forgive us for the sake of friendship.

2.28.4 The Aditya released the rivers, bearers of the world; they flow in Varuna's Truth.They do not tire or cease, but fly swiftly through the expanse like birds.

2.28.5 Loosen my offense as one unfastens a tether; let me prosper, Varuna, in your spring of Truth.Do not cut the thread while I weave my thought; do not let the measure of my work fail before its time.

2.28.6 Take fear away from me, Varuna; sovereign faithful to Truth, embrace me.Free me from distress as a calf from its rope; without you I cannot rule even the blinking of an eye.

2.28.7 Do not strike us, Varuna, with your weapons, which punish those who sin against your will, divine lord.Let us not go into exile from the light; undo the assaults against us, that we may live.

2.28.8 Long ago we spoke homage to you, Varuna; now and hereafter we shall speak it, nobly born one.For in you your ordinances stand unshaken, like mountains, unconquerable one.

2.28.9 Drive away the debts I owe, and those others have incurred; do not let me pay, king, for another's deed.Many dawns have yet to break; through them, Varuna, guide us while we live.

2.28.10 If one who is my companion or friend, king, tells fearful me of terror in a dream,Or a thief or wolf seeks to harm us, protect us from him, Varuna.

2.28.11 Let me never know want, Varuna, while dear to the generous giver of abundant gifts.King, let me never fall away from easily governed riches. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.29 — Seer: Kurma Gartsamada or Gritsamada. Deity: the All-Gods. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.29.1 Adityas who keep your ordinances, swift ones, put far from me the hidden sin, like a secret wound.Varuna, Mitra, gods who hear, knowing what is good, I call on you for help.

2.29.2 You gods are our insight, you our strength; keep all hostilities far away.You who forgive, grant forgiveness, be gracious to us today and in days to come.

2.29.3 What more should we do for you, Vasus, than the old bond of friendship?Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, Indra and Maruts, bring us well-being.

2.29.4 O gods, you yourselves are kin; have mercy on me as I implore you.Let not your chariot stray midway from Truth; may we never tire of your friendship.

2.29.5 I alone have cried out for many sins, when you disciplined me as a father does a gambler.Keep the snares, keep the evils far away, gods; do not seize me like a mother bird with her chick.

2.29.6 Come close today, worshipful ones; afraid, I shall lay bare my heart to you.Save us from the wolf's oppressive jaws; save us from the pit of the trap, worshipful ones.

2.29.7 Let me never know want, Varuna, while dear to the generous giver of abundant gifts.King, let me never fall away from easily governed riches. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.30 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Indra; verse 6 Indra and Soma; first half of verse 8 Sarasvati; verse 9 Brihaspati; verse 11 the Maruts. Meter: Trishtubh; verse 11 Jagati.

2.30.1 The waters do not rest for Savitar, the god who makes Truth, or for Indra the serpent-slayer.Day after day the dark turns round; how long until their first outpouring?

2.30.2 His mother told the knowing one of him who would bring a weapon against Vritra.Clearing paths to his pleasure, day after day the roaring waters reach their goal.

2.30.3 He rose upright in midair and carried his weapon against Vritra.Clothed in mist, the raging one approached him; Indra with the sharp weapon overcame his foe.

2.30.4 Brihaspati, strike with scorching stone the wolfish warriors of the demon.As you struck in daring long ago, so, Indra, strike our enemy today.

2.30.5 Cast down the stone from the height of heaven, the one with which, in rapture, you crushed the foe.For our children's gain, for abundant offspring, Indra, grant us our share of cows.

2.30.6 For you two bring forth the wisdom you desire, champions of the humble sacrificer.Indra and Soma, aid us; in this place of fear make room for us.

2.30.7 Let me not say, from darkness, weariness, or exhaustion, “Do not press the soma.”May one fill my need, give to me, heed me, and come with cows to me as I press the soma.

2.30.8 Sarasvati, help us; bold with Maruts, you overcome our foes.Indra strikes down that raging bull of the Shandikas, swelling with might.

2.30.9 Whoever plots to strike us secretly or openly, pierce him with your sharpened weapon.Brihaspati, defeat our enemies with your arms; king, encircle the treacherous destroyer.

2.30.10 With our heroes, warrior, work the heroic deeds that are yours to do.Let our enemies linger smoldering after their defeat; slay them and bring us their treasures.

2.30.11 Longing for grace, with song and homage I invoke your Marut host, that godly company,That day by day we may attain wealth with every hero, winning children and worthy of renown.

Hymn 2.31 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: the All-Gods. Meter: Jagati; verse 7 Trishtubh.

2.31.1 Mitra and Varuna, guard our chariot, joined by the Adityas, Rudras, and Vasus.They fly outward like birds from a rock, eager for renown, bristling, dwelling in the woods.

2.31.2 United gods, help our chariot, racing to victory among the peoples.The swift ones cross the expanse on foot, striking with their hands upon the high ground of earth.

2.31.3 May all-seeing Indra, wise with his Marut host from heaven,Stand by our chariot with guileless aid for great gain, for winning the prize.

2.31.4 May Tvashtri, god and companion of the world, with his wives drive forward our chariot;Ila, Bhaga, Brihaddiva, both worlds, Pushan, Purandhi, the Ashvins, and the two lords.

2.31.5 And those two blessed goddesses, Dawn and Night, facing one another, who quicken all that moves:Earth, I praise you both with new words, for you spread the threefold span of life over all that stands.

2.31.6 And I call on your praised ones, as did the eager seers: Ahir Budhnya and Aja Ekapad;Trita, the Ribhus, Savitar grant us delight, and swift-moving Apam Napat bless our thought.

2.31.7 I long for these uplifted songs for you, worshipful ones, fashioned anew by men;Seeking fame and longing for the prize, let me attain insight as a steed reaches its chariot.

Hymn 2.32 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: verse 1 Heaven and Earth; verses 2–3 Indra or Tvashtri; verses 4–5 Raka; verses 6–7 Sinivali; verse 8 the named goddesses. Meter: Jagati; verses 6–8 Anushtubh.

2.32.1 Heaven and Earth, guard this speech of mine, as I seek Truth and seek to win your favor.Your lifetime reaches farther: here I set your greatness before me, seeking wealth and praising you.

2.32.2 Do not let a hidden enemy of man strike us or deceive us; keep us from these misfortunes.Do not dissolve our friendship; know it. With minds set on your favor we seek that very thing.

2.32.3 With a kindly mind bring quick help, the ever-flowing cow full of milk.With my feet and with my voice I urge you on, swift winner, much-invoked one, every day.

2.32.4 With fine praise I call on Raka, easy to summon; may the blessed one hear and heed us.May she sew her work with an unbroken needle and give us a hero praised in song, generous a hundredfold.

2.32.5 With those beautiful favors of yours, Raka, by which you give riches to the worshiper,Come to us today, glad of heart, blessed one, bringing increase a thousandfold.

2.32.6 Sinivali of broad braids, sister of the gods,Accept the poured oblation, goddess, and grant us children.

2.32.7 She has fine arms, fine fingers, bears children easily and bears many.To her, mistress of the people, to Sinivali, pour the oblation.

2.32.8 To Gungu, to Sinivali, to Raka and Sarasvati,I call to Indrani for aid and Varunani for well-being.

Hymn 2.33 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Rudra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.33.1 Father of the Maruts, let your favor come to us; do not drive us from the sight of the sun.May our warrior endure among the horses; may we flourish with offspring, Rudra.

2.33.2 With your most healing remedies, Rudra, may I live a hundred winters.Drive far from us hatred, distress, and diseases in every direction.

2.33.3 You are the most glorious of all born beings, Rudra, strongest of the strong, mace-armed one.Carry us safely beyond distress; fend off all assaults of evil.

2.33.4 Let us not anger you, Rudra, with our homage or ill praise or our invocation, bull.Restore our heroes with your medicines; I hear that you are foremost of all physicians.

2.33.5 May I turn aside Rudra with the songs of one who calls him with offerings.May the brown one, soft of belly and lovely of lip, never turn against us in his anger.

2.33.6 May the bull with the Maruts cheer me as I plead for a life extended.May I reach a shade from burning heat, unscathed, and seek the favor of Rudra.

2.33.7 Where is your hand of mercy, Rudra, your healing, soothing hand?Bull, who removes the harm sent by gods, show me forgiveness now.

2.33.8 For the brown bull shining white I send forth a great, magnificent praise.With homage we honor the blazing one and sing the radiant name of Rudra.

2.33.9 Firm-limbed, many-formed, fierce, the brown one shines with brilliant gold ornaments.Sovereignty over this vast world can never be taken from Rudra.

2.33.10 Worthy one, you bear arrows and bow, and a golden necklace of many beautiful forms.Worthy one, you govern this whole vast world; there is none mightier than you, Rudra.

2.33.11 Praise the renowned one who dwells in his chariot, young and fierce as a dangerous beast.Be gracious to your singer, Rudra, when praised; let your hosts strike another, not us.

2.33.12 Like a child bowing before his father, I bow to you, Rudra, as you approach.I praise you, lord of the good, generous giver; when praised, grant us remedies.

2.33.13 The pure medicines of you Maruts, the most healing and most gladdening, strong ones,Which our father Manu chose: these gifts of healing and relief from Rudra I desire.

2.33.14 May Rudra's missile go around us, may the mighty one's great evil intention pass by.Lower your firm bow for our generous patrons; bountiful one, be gracious to our children and descendants.

2.33.15 Thus, brown and discerning bull, be a god who does not rage or strike.Hear our calling here, Rudra. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.34 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: the Maruts. Meter: Jagati; verse 15 Trishtubh.

2.34.1 Streaming rain, the bold strong Maruts blaze in might, terrifying as wild beasts.Shining like fires, scattering dust, they blow the storm and release the cows.

2.34.2 With their spears and collars they glitter like the heavens; like cloudless rain they flash.For you, gold-chested Maruts, Rudra the bull was born from Prishni's shining udder.

2.34.3 They sprinkle their horses like racing steeds and speed with swift ones, their ears alert to the roar.Golden-lipped Maruts, you shake, united in purpose, and ride with your dappled mares to food.

2.34.4 All beings have grown strong on your food; you give swiftly and bring friendship forever.With dappled steeds and unexhausted bounty, you sit at the yoke, straight in your ways.

2.34.5 With kindling flames, with rain-bearing cows whose udders swell, bright-speared on trackless paths,Come like swans to your resting places, Maruts of one mind, for honeyed rapture.

2.34.6 Come, Maruts of one mind, to our prayers and pressings, like fame coming to men.Fill the cow's udder like a racing mare; make the singer's vision beautiful with prizes.

2.34.7 Maruts, give us that chariot rich in prizes and that daily drink that awakens prayer;Give sustenance to singers in their struggles, a gift of insight and unharmed, unconquerable strength.

2.34.8 When the gold-chested Maruts yoke their horses to chariots, generous as Bhaga,The cow swells with milk in her stalls, yielding abundant food to those who offer oblations.

2.34.9 If a mortal sets wolfish enmity against us, Maruts, protect us from the enemy's harm, Vasus.Turn him back by your burning powers; Rudras, strike that man down with a fatal blow.

2.34.10 Wonderful is your journey, Maruts, when your kinsmen draw milk from Prishni's udder.Or when the unassailable sons of Rudra bring Trita youth, though reviled, in place of age.

2.34.11 We call you, great Maruts, in the company of swift Vishnu, when we begin the offering.Golden, prominent, freely giving, we who cherish prayer ask you for glorious riches.

2.34.12 They, the first ten singers, bore forth the sacrifice; let them spur us at each breaking of dawn.Like Dawn unveiling nights with her red rays, they uncover with great pure light and floods of cattle.

2.34.13 Those Rudras grew strong in Truth's dwelling with ruddy adornments like earthly robes.Clouding the sky with their utmost vigor, they took on a bright and beautiful hue.

2.34.14 Seeking their great shelter for aid, we approach them with reverent praise.It was they whom Trita turned to help, like five priests summoned from afar.

2.34.15 The help with which you carry the weak man beyond distress, with which you free the singer from abuse—Let that help come near, Maruts; let your gracious thought come like a lowing cow.

Hymn 2.35 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Apam Napat. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.35.1 Seeking the prize I have released my speech toward him; may the river-born one delight in my songs.May swift-moving Apam Napat make us fair to behold; surely he rejoices in them.

2.35.2 Let us speak this hymn, finely fashioned from our own hearts; perhaps he will know it.By his divine greatness Apam Napat begot all beings worthy of honor.

2.35.3 Some rivers go together, others flow toward them; they fill the same wide basin.The pure waters surrounded him, pure and radiant, Apam Napat.

2.35.4 The smiling young waters circle the youth, washing him clean.Bright with shining colors, he glows amid the waters, rich in ghee, though without fuel.

2.35.5 Three goddesses, unshaken women, prepare food for this god.They stream toward him as though made for him, and he drinks the first waters' sweetness.

2.35.6 Here is the birth of the horse and of this sunlight; protect the generous from deceit and injury.Let the unassailable one in raw fortresses be beyond the reach of enemies and falsehood.

2.35.7 In his own house is his cow rich in milk; he swells with his own nourishment and eats the fair food.He, Apam Napat, grows strong amid the waters and shines for the one who honors him, granting riches.

2.35.8 Pure in the waters with a divine brightness, faithful to Truth, he shines far and ceaselessly.Other worlds are his branches, spreading forth, and plants and their offspring too.

2.35.9 Apam Napat stands upright in the lap of the winding waters, clothed in lightning.Bearing his highest greatness, the great golden-colored rivers circle around him.

2.35.10 Golden of form, golden of face, golden in color is Apam Napat.Seated in his golden birthplace, he receives food from the givers of gold.

2.35.11 That face of his and his lovely secret name grow strong amid the waters.The young women kindle him; golden-hued ghee is his food.

2.35.12 For friendship with the youngest among many, let us worship him with sacrifice, reverence, and oblations.I wipe clean his summit and nourish him with kindling; I bring him food and surround him with song.

2.35.13 The bull begot a child among them; the child drinks from them and they lick him.Apam Napat, whose color never fades, has entered here in another's form.

2.35.14 There in the highest dwelling he stands, gleaming always on paths without dust.The great waters carry ghee as food to their son, and fly about him in their own garments.

2.35.15 Agni, I have gained safe dwelling for the people and good praise for our generous patrons.All that the gods protect is blessed. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.36 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: the seasonal gods: verse 1 Indra and Madhu; 2 the Maruts and Madhava; 3 Tvashtri and Shukra; 4 Agni and Shuchi; 5 Indra and Nabhas; 6 Mitra and Varuna and Nabhasya. Meter: Jagati.

2.36.1 For you they have set the cows and waters moving; with unwearied stones the men milked them out.Drink, Indra, the soma poured with “svaha,” offered with “vashat,” first from the Hotar, you who have command.

2.36.2 Blended with sacrifices, with dappled mares and spears, bright ones, beloved on your radiant journey,Seat yourselves on Bharata's ritual grass, sons of heaven; drink soma from the Potar, Maruts.

2.36.3 Come to us like our own, easy to invoke; sit upon the grass and rejoice.Then delight in the drink you cherish, Tvashtri, with gods born with you, your gladdened company.

2.36.4 Bring the gods here, inspired Hotar, worship them; eagerly take your seat in the three places.Receive the honeyed soma brought forward; drink from the Agnidh, drink your fill of your portion.

2.36.5 This drink of yours increases the manly power of your body, the strength and vigor laid in your arms from of old.For you it was pressed and brought, generous Indra; drink your fill of it from the Brahman priest.

2.36.6 Accept our sacrifice; heed my summons, as the Hotar sits chanting the ancient invocations.Come to the oblation, two kings, with reverence; drink the honeyed soma from the Prashastar.

Hymn 2.37 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: verses 1–4 Dravinodas and the Seasons; verse 5 the Ashvins and the Seasons; verse 6 Agni and the Season. Meter: Jagati.

2.37.1 Delight in the drink from the Hotar as you please; the officiants desire to pour you a full cup.Bring it to him, for he is the giver of what you seek; drink soma from the Hotar, Dravinodas, with the Seasons.

2.37.2 The one I called before I call again: he is the one to invoke, the giver who rules by name.Drink the honeyed soma prepared by the officiants, from the Potar, Dravinodas, with the Seasons.

2.37.3 May the bearers who carry you rejoice; come unharmed and stand strong, lord of the woods.Bold one, called on with fervor, drink soma from the Neshtar, Dravinodas, with the Seasons.

2.37.4 He drank from the Hotar and from the Potar too; from the Neshtar he enjoyed the food set out.Let immortal Dravinodas drink the unspilled fourth vessel, the vessel of the giver of riches.

2.37.5 Yoke here today your man-bearing chariot to bring you near, and unhitch it here.Mix the oblations with honey; come and drink soma, Ashvins rich in prizes.

2.37.6 Delight in the kindling, Agni, delight in the offering, delight in the people's prayer and noble praise.Great Vasu, with every Season feed all the eager gods the oblation they desire.

Hymn 2.38 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Savitar. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.38.1 God Savitar has risen to set things in motion, bearing out the ancient work of the waters.Now he apportions treasure to the gods, then grants the sacrificer his share in well-being.

2.38.2 For the awakening of all, the god stretches his broad hands high in the air.Even the waters obey his ordinance; even this wind rests in the wide expanse.

2.38.3 Now he unharnesses his swift steeds and halts even the traveler on the road.Even the serpent's winding course has ceased; night comes according to Savitar's ordinance.

2.38.4 Again the weaving woman wraps her stretched-out web; halfway through her work the wise one lays down her labor.He rises to summon, dividing the seasons: tireless god Savitar has arrived.

2.38.5 In every dwelling the blaze of fire spreads; each living thing settles in its home.The mother gives her eldest son his portion, following the sign sent by Savitar.

2.38.6 The wanderer bent on winning has returned; all creatures on the move long for home.Leaving his unfinished task, each traveler comes back by the divine Savitar's ordinance.

2.38.7 Wild beasts spread through dry lands to find the portion you placed for them in waters;Birds take to the woods: none violates these ordinances of god Savitar.

2.38.8 Varuna goes to his watery resting place at a blink, undisturbed, moving gently.Every bird and beast goes to its fold; Savitar has assigned their places of birth.

2.38.9 Indra, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, and Rudra do not break his ordinance,Nor do our enemies: with homage I call on god Savitar for this well-being.

2.38.10 May Bhaga, insight, prize-winning Purandhi, Narashamsa, lord of women, guard us.May we gather desirable riches and be dear to god Savitar.

2.38.11 Let that desired bounty you grant from sky, waters, and earth come to us;Let it bless your singers and companions, Savitar, and the singer who praises you widely.

Hymn 2.39 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: the Ashvins. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.39.1 You sing for this purpose like the pressing stones; like vultures you seek a treasure-bearing tree;Like priests commanding hymns at the gathering, like envoys carrying people's summons far and wide.

2.39.2 You travel at dawn like heroes in chariots; like twin Yamas you follow beauty.Like two women adorning their bodies, like a married pair among people, wise in works.

2.39.3 Come first to us like horns, like two hooves treading firmly on the earth.Like paired waterfowl at dawn's return, come near, powerful ones, like chariot riders.

2.39.4 Carry us across like a boat; be like a yoke, a wheel hub, its axle and its rim.Like dogs guard our bodies from harm; like crutches, protect us when we stumble.

2.39.5 Come near like an untiring wind, like a river's current, like eyes with sight.Like hands bring comfort to the body; like feet lead us toward a better lot.

2.39.6 Like lips that speak sweetly for the mouth, like breasts fill us with milk for life.Like noses guard our bodies; like ears hear us well.

2.39.7 Like hands grant us strength; like earth bring all the spaces into accord for us.Ashvins, sharpen these songs that long for you, as with a whetstone one sharpens an axe.

2.39.8 The Gritsamadas have made these prayers and hymns to strengthen you, Ashvins.Take pleasure in them and come, heroes. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.40 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: Soma and Pushan; final half of verse 6 Aditi. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.40.1 Soma and Pushan, creators of wealth, creators of heaven, creators of earth,Born as guardians of the entire world, the gods made you the navel of immortality.

2.40.2 The gods welcomed these two at their birth, and the two concealed the unwanted darkness.Through Soma and Pushan, Indra brought the ripe into being among the raw, the cattle into the cows.

2.40.3 Soma and Pushan, you drive a chariot spanning the heavens, seven-wheeled, reaching everywhere;Changing its course, yoked by thought, strong ones, you drive that chariot with five reins.

2.40.4 One made his dwelling high in heaven; the other on earth and in the middle air.Open for us the hub of rich and manifold wealth, abundant in food and growth.

2.40.5 The one begot all beings; the other passes over all, watching them.Soma and Pushan, guard my thought; with you two may we conquer every battle.

2.40.6 May Pushan who reaches everywhere quicken my thought; may Soma, lord of wealth, give riches.May unconquered goddess Aditi guard us. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.41 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: verses 1–2 Vayu; 3 Indra and Vayu; 4–6 Mitra and Varuna; 7–9 the Ashvins; 10–12 Indra; 13–15 the All-Gods; 16–18 Sarasvati; 19–21 Heaven and Earth or the oblation carts, and Agni in verse 19. Meter: Gayatri; verses 16–17 Anushtubh; verse 18 Brihati.

2.41.1 Vayu, come here with your thousandChariots and their teams,To drink the soma.

2.41.2 Come, Vayu, with your teams; this brightDrink I offer for you.Come to the home of the soma-presser.

2.41.3 Indra and Vayu, with your teams,Come today to the bright drink mixed with milk;Come and drink it, heroes.

2.41.4 This soma, Mitra and Varuna,Has been pressed for you, sustainers of Truth;Hear my summons here.

2.41.5 The two kings, free from treachery,Sit in the highest, steadfast dwelling,The hall of a thousand pillars.

2.41.6 These two sovereign Adityas,Lords of bounty whose pressing is rich in ghee,Join together without deceit.

2.41.7 Come, true Ashvins, with cows,With horses, Rudras, on your pathThat protects mankind.

2.41.8 No evil-speaking mortal foe,Whether distant or near, dare challenge you,Strong and rich in gifts.

2.41.9 Carry to us, Ashvins, wealthGlowing tawny to behold;Wise ones, find an open way.

2.41.10 Indra has indeed shaken offThe great fear that beset us;Steadfast is he, who sees all peoples.

2.41.11 May Indra favor us,That no evil come upon us from behind,And good fortune lie before us.

2.41.12 May Indra give us safetyFrom every direction, victoriousOver enemies, watching all peoples.

2.41.13 Come, all you gods;Hear this summons of mineAnd take your seats on this ritual grass.

2.41.14 This strong, honeyed, exhilarating drinkIs yours among the Shunahotras;Drink this desirable cup.

2.41.15 Gods with Indra at your head,The Marut host, Pushan our giver,All of you hear my call.

2.41.16 Best mother, best river,Best goddess, Sarasvati:We seem without renown;Mother, make us renowned.

2.41.17 In you, divine Sarasvati,All lives have found their refuge.Rejoice among the Shunahotras;Goddess, give us children.

2.41.18 Accept these prayers, Sarasvati,Rich in prizes.Your beloved Gritsamadas, faithful to Truth, offer you their song among the gods.

2.41.19 Come forth, you two who bring joyTo sacrifice; we choose you now,And Agni who bears oblations.

2.41.20 Heaven and Earth, today conveyThis perfect sacrifice that touches heavenAmong the gods for us.

2.41.21 Gods worthy of sacrifice, sitIn the lap of these two, free from guile,To drink soma here today.

Hymn 2.42 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: the bird, Indra in the form of a partridge. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.42.1 Crying out, declaring your kind, you launch your voice like a rower launching a boat.Bird, be an omen of blessing; let no harm from any quarter find you.

2.42.2 Let no hawk or great eagle kill you, and no archer find you with his arrow.Calling in the ancient direction of your fathers, speak a good and fortunate word here.

2.42.3 Cry out to the right of our houses, bird, as a good omen speaking a gracious word.Let no thief or evildoer rule over us. May we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Hymn 2.43 — Seer: Gritsamada, Angirasa Shaunhotra, later Bhargava Shaunaka. Deity: the bird, Indra in the form of a partridge. Meter: Jagati; verse 2 Atishakvari or Ashti.

2.43.1 The singers chant around us clockwise, while birds sing their voices each in season.It speaks both songs like a singer of sacred chants; the Gayatri and Trishtubh sound beneath its rule.

2.43.2 Bird, you sing the melody like a lead singer; like a priest's son you speak praise at the pressings.Like a fertile bull approaching mares with foals, speak good to us from every side, bird, speak blessing from every side.

2.43.3 Speaking, bird, speak good fortune; sitting silent, hold kind thoughts for us.When you speak in flight like a lute, may we speak greatly in assembly, rich in brave sons.

Plain English translation

Mouseia’s complete Plain English edition, made independently and directly from the Vedic Sanskrit, covering all ten mandalas, 1,028 hymns and 10,552 verses.

Hymn 2.1 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Agni. Meter: Jagati.

2.1.1 Agni, you are born from heaven, from the swiftly burning fire, from water and from stone.You are born from forests and plants, and you arise pure among men, lord of men.

2.1.2 Agni, the work of the offering priest is yours, and the purifier's work at the proper time; the leader's work is yours, and you are the kindler.The director's work is yours, and you perform the rite; you are our priest and head of the household.

2.1.3 Agni, you are Indra, strong among the good; you are Vishnu, wide-ranging and worthy of honor.You are the priest who finds wealth, Brihaspati; arranger of things, you work with abundant thought.

2.1.4 Agni, you are King Varuna, keeper of ordinances; you become Mitra, wondrous and praiseworthy.You are Aryaman, the good lord of those who share food, and Ansha, the god who divides it in the gathering.

2.1.5 Agni, as Tvashtar you give strong sons to the worshiper; your wives share Mitra's kinship and brightness.Swift-moving, you give fine horses, and you are the army of men with great riches.

2.1.6 Agni, you are Rudra, mighty lord of heaven; you rule the Maruts' company and its food.You travel with kind red winds; you are Pushan, who personally guards the worshiper.

2.1.7 Agni, you give treasure to the one who prepares the ritual; you are the god Savitar, bearer of precious gifts.You are Bhaga, lord of men, ruling wealth; you guard the house of whoever serves you.

2.1.8 Agni, the clans honor you as head of their households and as a king skilled in finding things.Your face shines beautifully as you rule everything; you deal with thousands, hundreds, and tens.

2.1.9 Agni, men treat you as a father through offerings, and as a brother through their work, you who shine in person.You become a son to the one who serves you and a kind friend who protects him from harm.

2.1.10 Agni, you are Ribhu, worthy of honor, near at hand; you rule loud prizes and wealth.You shine for those nearby who give; you are eager to teach and stretch out sacrifice.

2.1.11 Agni, you are divine Aditi to the giver; you grow as Bharati, the voice of invocation, through song.You are Ila, skilled through a hundred winters; lord of treasures, you are Sarasvati, killer of Vritra.

2.1.12 Agni, tended well, you have the best life; desirable beauty appears in your color.You are a great prize that carries us across, wealth spreading abundantly everywhere.

2.1.13 Adityas have made you their mouth, Agni, and the pure gods have made you their tongue, wise one.Those who seek gifts have joined you at sacrifices; the gods eat offerings poured into you.

2.1.14 In you, Agni, all the faithful immortals, the gods, eat offerings poured into your mouth.Through you mortals taste their drink, and you are born pure as the embryo of plants.

2.1.15 Well-born Agni, you meet them and welcome them by your greatness, yet extend beyond them, god.Your great food spreads here through both heaven and earth, through both realms.

2.1.16 Agni, the donors who release gifts for singers, with cattle foremost and horses as ornament,Guide both us and them to better things; with brave sons may we speak boldly at the gathering.

Hymn 2.2 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Agni. Meter: Jagati.

2.2.1 Make the knower of all births grow through sacrifice; worship Agni with offerings, your bodies, and your songs.Kindled and eager, he brings light like the sun, a shining priest who leads people in their struggles.

2.2.2 Nights and Dawns call out to you, Agni, like cows calling their calf in their stalls.Like a friend from heaven, you shine through human generations and many nights, ready to win gifts.

2.2.3 The gods placed that skillful friend at the foot of the sky between heaven and earth.Agni burns with bright flames like a visible chariot and deserves praise among peoples, like Mitra.

2.2.4 They placed him in his home in the sky, dripping like the moon and shining brightly.He is Prishni's father, watching with his eyes, a protector like a safe passage for both races.

2.2.5 As priest he surrounds the whole sacrifice, and humans honor him with offerings and song.His golden face stirs among the growing plants; like heaven with stars he watches heaven and earth.

2.2.6 Agni, shine on us with rich, shared wealth as you are kindled, for our well-being.Make heaven and earth favorable to us and enjoy human offerings, god.

2.2.7 Agni, give us great things in thousands; open the doors of good things through your fame.Turn heaven and earth eastward with prayer and shine like the sun at bright dawns.

2.2.8 Lit, he shines like sunlight with red light through peaceful Dawns.Agni serves as priest for humans with his offerings, good at rites, king of peoples, and welcome guest.

2.2.9 So, ancient Agni among immortals, let human thought grow in the great heavens.Like a cow yielding milk for the singer in contests, give a hundred different foods yourself.

2.2.10 Agni, with horses or brave sons or prayer, may we stand out above other people.Let our fame shine high over the five peoples like the sun, impossible to overcome.

2.2.11 Powerful and praiseworthy Agni, hear us; generous people seek food with you.Those who want prizes come to your sacrifice, where you shine in your own home with lasting children.

2.2.12 Knower of all births, let us be both your singers and your donors under your protection, Agni.Grant us much lovely wealth, a rich life, children, and fine descendants.

2.2.13 Agni, the donors who release gifts for singers, with cattle foremost and horses as ornament,Guide both us and them to better things; with brave sons may we speak boldly at the gathering.

Hymn 2.3 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: deities of the invitation rite: kindling wood or Agni (1), Tanunapat (2), Ila (3), ritual grass (4), divine doors (5), Dawn and Night (6), two wise divine priests (7), Sarasvati, Ila, Bharati (8), Tvashtar (9), Vanaspati (10), ritual offerings (11). Meter: Trishtubh; verse 7 Jagati.

2.3.1 Agni was lit and placed on earth, facing all living things as he stood.Let the pure priest, wise since ancient days, the worthy god Agni, sacrifice to the gods.

2.3.2 Narashansa brightens his three places, his bright flame shining over three heavens.Sprinkling the offering with melted butter in his mind, let him anoint the gods at the head of the sacrifice.

2.3.3 Agni, called with thoughtful praise, worthy one, sacrifice to the gods today before any human does.Bring the steady company of Maruts; men, worship Indra seated on the ritual grass.

2.3.4 Gods, the ritual grass grows strong and full of brave power, spread on the altar to bring wealth.Anointed with melted butter, Vasus, sit here, and all you gods, Adityas worthy of sacrifice.

2.3.5 Let the divine doors open wide at our respectful call, allowing good access.Let these broad, ageless doors spread out, making their famous colors pure, full of heroes.

2.3.6 Dawn and Night have done their work well from ancient days, filled with nourishing milk and beautiful as weavers.Together they weave the stretched-out thread, the sacrifice's pattern, cows rich in milk.

2.3.7 The first two divine priests, wise and most handsome, sacrifice properly with their hymns.Worshiping the gods in their seasons, they meet at earth's center and on its three heights.

2.3.8 Sarasvati makes our thought succeed; goddess Ila and Bharati help us across every trouble.Let the three goddesses sit down on the ritual grass and protect our unbroken shelter.

2.3.9 Golden-colored and well fed, bringing a long life, the heroic child is born promptly, longing for the gods.Let Tvashtar release descendants into our family; let the gods' drink come too.

2.3.10 Vanaspati stood near, releasing the offering, and Agni prepared it through our prayers.Let the divine preparer lead the threefold-anointed offering to the gods for the people.

2.3.11 He is mixed with melted butter; it is his birthplace, his shelter, and his home.Bring the offering in keeping with your own nature and enjoy it; carry the gift given with the ritual cry, bull.

Hymn 2.4 — Seer: Somahuti of the Bhrigu family. Deity: Agni. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.4.1 I call your brightly shining Agni with a fine hymn, the welcome guest of the clans.The god who knows all births is like Mitra, worth holding on to among godless people.

2.4.2 The Bhrigus set him among Ayu's peoples in the waters' gathering place, as they tended him.Let him overcome all these worlds, Agni, the gods' swift-horsed helper.

2.4.3 The gods placed their dear Agni among human peoples, wanting him to stay like a friend.He shone for those who wanted him, a skillful presence in the generous man's home.

2.4.4 His pleasant appearance feeds us like our own good fortune, though his approach is terrifying when he runs.He moves his tongue among plants and shakes the treasures like a horse drawing a chariot.

2.4.5 When his worshipers honored the strong forest-eater for me, he made a color for the eager ones.He is known by his brilliant, varied light, growing old and becoming young again repeatedly.

2.4.6 When he burns through the trees, he shines like a thirsty one and follows a forest path like a chariot horse.His trail is black, he is hot and joyful, visible and smiling like the sky.

2.4.7 He spreads across wide lands like an unherded animal moving on its own.Agni heats the brush with his flames, making the black ground tremble and enjoying the earth.

2.4.8 At this third gathering, I have recited a prayer asking for your ancient help.Agni, give us great wealth with brave companions, good children, and nourishing prizes.

2.4.9 With you, Agni, let the Gritsamadas secretly overcome those lying in wait.Make them rich in heroes and victorious over enemies, and give that life to us praising donors.

Hymn 2.5 — Seer: Somahuti of the Bhrigu family. Deity: Agni. Meter: Anushtubh.

2.5.1 The alert priest was born, a father to fathers for help.Offering the victorious gift, may we strong ones master it.

2.5.2 In this leader of sacrifice seven rays are stretched out.The divine eighth, like the human purifier, strengthens it all.

2.5.3 When he spoke prayers after the runner, saying what was called for,He surrounded every work of poetry like a wheel's rim.

2.5.4 Born pure alongside the pure one, he directs them with wise thought.He knows its fixed ordinances and climbs them like branches.

2.5.5 The cows of the leader, belonging to Ayu, follow his color.Perhaps the sisters who have gone here will bring a gift from the three.

2.5.6 When the sisters stand close to their mother and bring melted butter,The serving priest rejoices at their arrival like barley rejoicing in rain.

2.5.7 Let each priest make heaven for his own food at the right time.May we win the song and sacrifice and give generously.

2.5.8 Agni, knowing how, make this sacrifice we have made in youProper for all gods worthy of sacrifice.

Hymn 2.6 — Seer: Somahuti of the Bhrigu family. Deity: Agni. Meter: Gayatri.

2.6.1 Agni, welcome this kindling wood and my coming near.Listen to these songs.

2.6.2 With this fine song we serve you, Agni, child of food, seeking horses,You who were born well.

2.6.3 Seeking wealth, let us, your worshipers, honor you with songs,Giver of riches, you who love songs.

2.6.4 Be a wise and generous giver, lord of wealth.Keep hatred far away from us.

2.6.5 Give us rain from heaven and an unbeatable prize,And food in the thousands.

2.6.6 Youngest messenger, we praise you and ask for help with a song.Come as our best priest.

2.6.7 Agni, wise poet, you move between the two kinds of births,A friendly messenger, like one sent between families.

2.6.8 Knowing this, make us happy, sacrifice in turn with wisdom,And sit on this ritual grass.

Hymn 2.7 — Seer: Somahuti of the Bhrigu family. Deity: Agni. Meter: Gayatri.

2.7.1 Young Agni of Bharata, bring us the best, brightest wealth,Much desired, rich one.

2.7.2 Let the malice of gods or mortals not rule us.Carry us beyond it and beyond hatred.

2.7.3 With you we can cross all hostile forces,Like streams of water.

2.7.4 Clean and purifying Agni, worthy of praise, you shine widely,Fed by gifts of melted butter.

2.7.5 Agni of Bharata, you are fed by us with cows and bulls,And eight-footed animals.

2.7.6 Our ancient priest pours melted butter, worthy of choosing,Wonderful son of strength.

Hymn 2.8 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Agni. Meter: Gayatri; verse 6 Anushtubh.

2.8.1 Praise Agni's teams as though urging chariots to win.He is the most famous of givers.

2.8.2 He guides the giver safely, never grows old, and wears out the enemy.People pour offerings to his lovely face.

2.8.3 He is praised for his beauty in homes at evening and morning.His ordinance is never broken.

2.8.4 Bright and marvelous, he shines with his flame like the sun,Anointing himself with deathless fires.

2.8.5 Following Atri, the songs have strengthened Agni's independent rule.He holds every kind of beauty.

2.8.6 With help from Agni, Indra, Soma, and the gods,May we live without harm and defeat those who fight against us.

Hymn 2.9 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Agni. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.9.1 The bright, powerful priest knowingly sat in the priest's seat with good judgment.Agni keeps unbroken ordinances, acts wisely, is the best, bears a thousand gifts, and has a pure tongue.

2.9.2 You are our messenger and watchman from afar, bull, and guide us to better things.Agni, shine over our children and their descendants and guard our bodies without failing.

2.9.3 We serve you at your highest birth, Agni, and with hymns at your lower home.I worship the birthplace you rose from and pour offerings into you when you are lit.

2.9.4 Agni, worship with offerings as the best worshiper and praise the gift and reward promptly.You are lord of wealth, and you inspire bright speech.

2.9.5 Marvelous one, neither kind of wealth wears out for you as you are born day by day.Make the singer wealthy, Agni, and make him master of riches and fine sons.

2.9.6 With your bright face, Agni, you know how to sacrifice to the gods for us, best of priests, bringing well-being.An unfailing guardian who watches from afar, shine for us with glory and wealth.

Hymn 2.10 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Agni. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.10.1 When humans light Agni in the place of refreshment, he is the first to be called, like a father.Clothed in beauty, immortal and wise, he deserves care and praise and wins prizes.

2.10.2 Let Agni of many-colored lights hear my call with every song, immortal and wise.Two dark-red and two reddish horses carry your chariot, carrying bright flames.

2.10.3 They brought him forth well in the upturned place; Agni became an embryo among many-colored mothers.Even in the dark night, wise and open, he lives with the great ones.

2.10.4 I warm Agni with offerings of melted butter; he faces all living things.He stretches wide and high, spreading across great distances, the broadest of beings, fierce where food is seen.

2.10.5 I warm him, facing every direction, with a mind free of evil spirits; may he enjoy it.Agni has a beauty people desire, handsome as a man, warming himself with a body too hot to touch.

2.10.6 Strong one, may we learn our share of the desirable gift; through you as messenger we speak as Manu did.I call with my offering words on Agni, complete, mingled with sweetness, to win wealth.

Hymn 2.11 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Indra. Meter: Viraj variant; verse 21 Trishtubh.

2.11.1 Hear our call, Indra; do not hurt us. May we share in your gifts of riches.For these foods make you grow, flowing like rivers, eager for wealth.

2.11.2 Release the great waters you filled, Indra, which the serpent surrounded long ago, hero.Strengthened by hymns, you struck down the Dasa who thought himself immortal.

2.11.3 Indra, you take delight in hymns, hero, and in songs to the Rudras.These offerings are for you, and the bright ones flow forth toward Vayu as you rejoice in them.

2.11.4 Increasing your splendid strength, we place a bright mace in your arms.Grow bright, Indra, and help us overcome the Dasa peoples with the sun.

2.11.5 Hidden in a secret place, concealed in the waters, the deceptive one lived wrapped up.You killed the serpent, hero, with your strength, and the waters and the sky he held up were freed.

2.11.6 Now let us praise your great old deeds, Indra, and praise your new deeds too.We praise the gleaming mace in your arms and the bay horses that signal the sun.

2.11.7 Indra, your two bay horses, eager for a prize, crossed the shining, butter-flowing sky.The earth spread out on every side and even the mountain that moved came to rest.

2.11.8 The mountain settled and never faltered; it called out together with its mothers.Far across, their voices rose and expanded the channel Indra had opened.

2.11.9 Indra struck down Vritra, the deceptive one lying in the great river.Heaven and earth shook in fear of this bull's thundering mace.

2.11.10 His powerful mace roared as the human one overcame the inhuman.Having drunk pressed soma, he defeated the tricks of the crafty son of Danu.

2.11.11 Drink soma again and again, brave Indra; let these exciting pressed drinks delight you.Let them fill your belly and make you grow: thus Pauru's pressed soma has helped Indra.

2.11.12 Indra, we inspired singers have come close to you, seeking wise thought and striving for truth.We seek help and meditate on your praise; may we soon receive your wealth as a gift.

2.11.13 Indra, may we belong to you and seek the help by which you increase nourishment.Give us wealth filled with heroes, god, and the greatest strength that we desire.

2.11.14 Give us a home and friends, Indra, and give us the Maruts' company.Together and in joy, they lead the winds that guard what is first.

2.11.15 Let your joyful ones enjoy the offerings; drink soma until you are full, Indra, and stand firm.Make us winners in battle and strengthen heaven with great songs.

2.11.16 Great are those of your people who seek favor through hymns, savior.Spreading ritual grass at home, they have reached a prize under your protection, Indra.

2.11.17 Brave Indra, enjoy soma at the three Kadru rites among fierce men.Shaking your beard and pleased, come with your bay horses to drink the pressed juice.

2.11.18 Hero, gather the force with which you smashed Vritra, the son of Danu, like a river in flood.You opened light for the Arya, Indra, and brought the Dasyu down on the left.

2.11.19 May we win every contest through your help, beating Dasyus with the Arya.For us and for your friend Trita, you brought Tvashtar's many-colored creature under control.

2.11.20 Growing strong, he struck down Arbuda for Trita, who presses exciting soma.Indra with the Angirases broke Vala and set the wheel moving like the sun.

2.11.21 Indra, let your generous gift yield its best to the singer now.Give to the singers and do not withhold our share; with brave sons may we speak boldly at the gathering.

Hymn 2.12 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.12.1 The god who was born first in mind and surpassed the other gods by his intelligence,Whose strength and great power shook heaven and earth: people, he is Indra.

2.12.2 He held firm the shaking earth and brought the restless mountains to rest;He measured out the vast middle sky and supported heaven: people, he is Indra.

2.12.3 He killed the serpent and released the seven rivers; he drove the cows out of Vala's enclosure.He produced fire between two stones and won victories in battle: people, he is Indra.

2.12.4 He made everything that moves; he pushed the Dasa people down and hid them.Like a hunter winning a prize, he took his enemies' wealth: people, he is Indra.

2.12.5 People ask of this terrible one, “Where is he?” and some even say, “He does not exist.”He diminishes his enemies' wealth like a gambler; trust him: people, he is Indra.

2.12.6 He urges on the poor, the weak, and the needy singer who asks for prayer.He protects the man who yokes the pressing stones and presses soma: people, he is Indra.

2.12.7 His are horses in every direction, and his are cows, villages, and every chariot.He gave birth to the sun and Dawn and leads the waters: people, he is Indra.

2.12.8 Two shouting armies both call him, enemies near and far.Even men on the same chariot call on him separately: people, he is Indra.

2.12.9 Without him people do not win, and fighters call on him for help.He has become the model for everyone and moves the immovable: people, he is Indra.

2.12.10 With his weapon he killed those who long carried great guilt and who held him in contempt.He gives no way out to an insolent man and kills Dasyus: people, he is Indra.

2.12.11 He found Shambara living in the mountains in the fortieth autumn.Growing strong, he killed the serpent, son of Danu, where it lay: people, he is Indra.

2.12.12 He is the powerful seven-rayed bull who released the seven rivers to flow.With the mace in his arm he struck down Rauhina as he climbed to heaven: people, he is Indra.

2.12.13 Even heaven and earth bow to him, and mountains fear his force.He drinks soma, wins wealth, and carries the mace in his hand: people, he is Indra.

2.12.14 He protects the man who presses soma, cooks, praises, and honors him through help.Prayer makes him grow, soma belongs to him, and this gift is his: people, he is Indra.

2.12.15 You give the prize to the soma-presser and cook, even when they are hard to help; you truly do exist.May we always be dear to you, Indra, and speak boldly at the gathering with brave sons.

Hymn 2.13 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Indra. Meter: Jagati; verse 13 Trishtubh.

2.13.1 The season was his mother; born quickly, he entered the waters within her and grew there.Then the day filled with milk, and the first sweet juice of the soma shoot became worthy of song.

2.13.2 They move together carrying milk, bringing food for everyone.The rivers share one path downstream, never failing, and you who first made them deserve praise.

2.13.3 One speaks as he gives; another measures out waters in the same form and moves away.All the powers of one endure the driving away; you who first made them deserve praise.

2.13.4 They sit sharing nourishment with their offspring, giving rising wealth to the traveler as though carrying it on their backs.With teeth that never tire, the son eats his father's food; you who first made them deserve praise.

2.13.5 Then you made earth visible to heaven, and, killing the serpent, opened a path for streams.The gods raised you, a god, through songs like a victorious horse: you deserve praise.

2.13.6 You give food and increase it, and have milked sweetness from something dry after it was wet.You place a store of wealth in the sun; you alone rule everything and deserve praise.

2.13.7 Through law you supported flowers and fruit and set waters flowing across the land.You made heaven's flashes appear across the great, wide sky and deserve praise.

2.13.8 You brought Narmara and his wealth down to win food and to defeat a Dasa force.You brought an uncovered mouth to the woman who feeds us; today too, doer of many deeds, you deserve praise.

2.13.9 At one call you helped a single man's plea against a hundred or a thousand.You bound the Dasyus without ropes to make them afraid, and became a good protector deserving praise.

2.13.10 All obstacles acknowledged his strength and gave this skilled one their wealth.You propped up six realms and looked through five; beyond all of them you deserve praise.

2.13.11 Your heroic power is easy to tell, hero, when through a single thought you find wealth.Resist the power of the stubborn one; all the deeds you have done deserve praise.

2.13.12 You made a quick road for Sarapas, Turviti, and Vayya to cross.You raised the low and cast-off man; you gave sight to the blind and helped the lame, and deserve praise.

2.13.13 Generous one, put that gift in order for us to receive; you have many riches.Indra, give the splendid thing worthy of fame each day; with brave sons may we speak boldly at the gathering.

Hymn 2.14 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.14.1 Serving priests, bring soma for Indra and pour the exciting drink into vessels.The hero always wants a drink of it; offer it to the bull, for that is what he wishes.

2.14.2 Serving priests, he killed Vritra, who held back the waters, as lightning strikes a tree.Bring him this drink to his taste; Indra deserves to drink it.

2.14.3 Serving priests, he killed Dribhika and drove the cows out by opening Vala's enclosure.Clothe Indra with soma as wind clothes the sky, like a worn garment.

2.14.4 Serving priests, he killed Urana, who had ninety-nine arms.He struck Arbuda down below; bring soma to Indra for him to enjoy.

2.14.5 Serving priests, he killed Svashna, Shushna, who dried things out, and Vyansa,And Pipru, Namuchi, and Rudhikra. Offer the drink to Indra.

2.14.6 Serving priests, he broke Shambara's hundred ancient forts as if with a stone.Indra destroyed the hundred and thousand followers of Varchin; bring him soma.

2.14.7 Serving priests, he killed and laid out a hundred thousand on the earth.He defeated the heroes of Kutsa, Ayu, and Atithigva; bring him soma.

2.14.8 Serving priests, whatever you men desire, carry it to Indra promptly and without delay.Bring the soma purified by hand to the famous one; sacrifice to Indra.

2.14.9 Serving priests, quickly prepare it for him; lift up what has been purified in the wood.Indra is glad and calls out for the offering in your hands; give him exciting soma.

2.14.10 Serving priests, as you hold the cow's milk, fill generous Indra with soma.I know his secret: he recognizes that I sacrifice and wish to give more.

2.14.11 Serving priests, Indra rules heavenly, earthly, and household wealth.Fill him with soma as you fill a container with barley; this is your work.

2.14.12 Generous one, put that gift in order for us to receive; you have many riches.Indra, give the splendid thing worthy of fame each day; with brave sons may we speak boldly at the gathering.

Hymn 2.15 — Seer: Gritsamada of the Bhrigu family, son of Shaunaka, formerly an Angiras, son of Shunahotra. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.15.1 I will tell truly of the great, real deeds of this great and truthful one.At the three Kadru rites he drank pressed soma and, excited by it, killed the serpent.

2.15.2 He supported the vast sky without a beam and filled the space between heaven and earth.He held the earth steady and spread it out: Indra did these things in soma's exhilaration.

2.15.3 He measured out the eastern spaces like a home and dug channels for rivers with his mace.He released them freely on long courses: Indra did these things in soma's exhilaration.

2.15.4 He went around those carrying the gifts and saved them from deception; he placed every weapon in the lit fire.He gathered them with cows and horses and chariots: Indra did these things in soma's exhilaration.

2.15.5 He stopped the great rushing Dhuni and safely carried across those who could not swim.After bathing, they went toward wealth: Indra did these things in soma's exhilaration.

2.15.6 With his greatness he set the Sindhu flowing upward and crushed Dawn's chariot with his mace.With swift horses he cut through resistance for the slow one: Indra did these things in soma's exhilaration.

2.15.7 Wise, he found and revealed the girls' hiding place and raised the outcast.He stood by the lame man and gave the blind man sight: Indra did these things in soma's exhilaration.

2.15.8 Praised with the Angirases, he broke Vala and tore apart the mountain's strong walls.He destroyed the man-made barriers around them: Indra did these things in soma's exhilaration.

2.15.9 You caught Chumuri and Dhuni in sleep, killed the Dasyu, and helped Dabhiti.Even Rambhi found gold there. Indra did those things in the excitement of soma.

2.15.10 Indra, may your generous gift now yield the best reward to the singer.Give to those who praise you; don't withhold our share. May we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.16 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Indra. Meter: Jagati; verse 9, Trishtubh.

2.16.1 I bring fine praise to the greatest among those who exist, like an offering to a kindled fire.We call for help on Indra, who never grows old, though he makes others age, who is well fed and has been young forever.

2.16.2 Nothing exists apart from great Indra; all powers are gathered in him.He carries soma in his belly, great strength in his body, a mace (the thunderbolt) in his hand, and purpose in his head.

2.16.3 Neither the two worlds contain your power, Indra, nor seas and mountains contain your chariot.No one can match your mace when you fly many leagues with your swift horses.

2.16.4 All bring resolve to this bold, worshipful bull who stays beside them.Strong one, accept the offering, you who know best; Indra, drink the soma with your mighty splendor.

2.16.5 The strong one's vessel pours out a stream of sweet drink for the strong one to eat and the bull to drink.Strong priests and strong pressing stones press the strong soma for the bull.

2.16.6 Your mace is strong, and your chariot is strong; your two bay horses are strong, and so are your weapons.Bull-like Indra, you rule over powerful delight: satisfy yourself with the strong soma.

2.16.7 Boldly I drive my prayer toward you at the pressings, like a speaking ship into a contest.Will he hear our words? We pour offerings to Indra as to a spring of wealth.

2.16.8 Turn toward us before trouble comes, like a cow full of pasture's milk toward her calf.Indra of a hundred powers, let us join with your kind thoughts, as a strong husband joins his wives.

2.16.9 Indra, may your generous gift now yield the best reward to the singer.Give to those who praise you; don't withhold our share. May we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.17 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Indra. Meter: Jagati; verses 8–9, Trishtubh.

2.17.1 Sing something new to him, as the Angirases did, when his old powers rise again.Excited by soma, he forcefully broke open all the cattle pens that had been shut tight.

2.17.2 Let him be the one who, measuring out power for the first drink, exceeded his greatness.He is the hero who armed himself for battles and with his greatness set the sky over his head.

2.17.3 Then you did your first great deed, when at the beginning you roused his power with prayer.From the warrior riding with bay horses, the swift ones rushed out, together and separately.

2.17.4 Then he grew beyond all the worlds and made himself their lord by his force.The fiery one spread light through heaven and earth and wrapped up the darknesses that were being stitched together.

2.17.5 He fixed the old mountains in place by his strength and sent the waters downward.He held up the earth that supports everyone and propped up the falling sky with his skill.

2.17.6 His father made ready for his arms a weapon that came from all creation.With that mace the roaring one struck Krivi down so he lay on earth.

2.17.7 Like an unmarried daughter staying with her parents, I come to you for a share from the common household.Give me insight, bring it to me, and give me the share of yourself that will make me great.

2.17.8 Indra, we call on you as the giver of food; give us deeds and prizes.Indra, find us with your varied help; strong Indra, make us better off.

2.17.9 Indra, may your generous gift now yield the best reward to the singer.Give to those who praise you; don't withhold our share. May we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.18 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.18.1 This morning a new chariot was yoked, victorious, with four yokes, three whips, and seven reins.It has ten oars, carries mankind, and seeks sunlight; offerings and thoughts have made it quick.

2.18.2 The human priest prepares the first offering for him, the second, and then the third.Different mothers bear different children; the winning bull joins with the others.

2.18.3 I now yoke Indra's bay horses to the chariot for his coming, with a new hymn and words.Do not let the many other priests and worshipers here delay you.

2.18.4 Come, Indra, with two bay horses, or when called, with four or six.Come with eight or ten to drink soma; the drink is pressed, generous one, so do not be angry.

2.18.5 Come this way with twenty or thirty, with forty bay horses harnessed.Come with fifty and their fine chariots, Indra, or with sixty or seventy, to drink soma.

2.18.6 Come this way with eighty or ninety, carried by a hundred bay horses.Indra, this soma was poured out among Shunahotra's people for you to enjoy.

2.18.7 Come to my prayer, Indra, and put all your bay horses under the chariot's yoke.Hero, you have been called from many places; enjoy this pressing.

2.18.8 May my friendship with Indra not be broken; may his generous gift yield milk for us.Under the protection of his foremost hand, may we win again and again.

2.18.9 Indra, may your generous gift now yield the best reward to the singer.Give to those who praise you; don't withhold our share. May we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.19 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.19.1 The thoughtful men's pressed drink has been drunk for delight, their nourishing food.With it Indra has grown strong since ancient times, and men who pray have made their home with him.

2.19.2 Enjoying that sweet drink, mace in hand, Indra split apart the serpent that held back the flood.The rivers ran toward their own courses like birds heading for their homes.

2.19.3 Great Indra, killer of the serpent, sent the floodwaters toward the sea.He brought forth the sun, found the cows, and established the cycles of day and night.

2.19.4 Indra gives Manu many unsurpassed gifts, gives to those who give, and kills Vritra.He quickly helped the men struggling against their rivals to win the sun.

2.19.5 For the mortal who presses soma, the praised god Indra releases the sun.When he stored up unblemished wealth for him, he brought him his share like a gift-bearing horse.

2.19.6 For the charioteer Kutsa he subdued Shushna and Kuyava, leaving them powerless.For Divodasa Indra shattered ninety-nine of Shambara's strongholds.

2.19.7 That is how we have spoken your praise, Indra, seeking fame and a prize for ourselves.May we win that sevenfold reward quickly, and bow down to the blow that strikes the godless offender.

2.19.8 So, hero, the Gritsamadas, seeking your help, have shaped new thoughts for you.Praying to you, Indra, may they gain food, strength, a secure home, and favor.

2.19.9 Indra, may your generous gift now yield the best reward to the singer.Give to those who praise you; don't withhold our share. May we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.20 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Indra. Meter: Trishtubh; verse 3, Viraj-rupa.

2.20.1 Indra, know us as your own: we bring you strength like someone bringing a chariot for a prize.We speak and think carefully, seeking your favor and men like you.

2.20.2 Indra, with your help you guard the people who seek you and ask for protection.You are master and shelter of the giver; this is how the thoughtful man reaches you.

2.20.3 May the ever-young Indra, our much-invoked friend, be a kind protector of men.He guides with his help the one who praises, the one who works, the one who cooks the offering, and the one who sings.

2.20.4 I praise and celebrate that Indra in whom people of old grew strong and gained power.May he fill the desire for wealth of the new worshiper who comes to him and prays.

2.20.5 Indra welcomed the Angirases' praises and pushed the barrier aside, seeking a way through.Taking away the dawns with the sun, he broke even the ancient powers of the swift one.

2.20.6 Indra is known by name as a god; he rose high and became the most marvelous of all for mankind.He took the head of the Dasa Arshasana, his enemy, with his own strength.

2.20.7 Indra, killer of Vritra and breaker of strongholds, scattered the dark-wombed Dasa women.He produced land and water for Manu and always strengthened the worshiper's praise.

2.20.8 That power was given to mighty Indra by the gods in the battle for the waters.When they placed his mace in his arms, he killed the Dasyus and crossed their iron strongholds.

2.20.9 Indra, may your generous gift now yield the best reward to the singer.Give to those who praise you; don't withhold our share. May we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.21 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Indra. Meter: Jagati; verse 6, Trishtubh.

2.21.1 Bring eagerly desired soma for the worshipful Indra, who wins all, wealth, sunlight, contests, men, and fertile fields.He wins horses, cows, and waters.

2.21.2 Speak homage to Indra, who overcomes and crushes, who wins, cannot be beaten, withstands attacks, and is wise.He has great strength, bears burdens, is hard to cross, and always overcomes.

2.21.3 He always prevails, overwhelms and conquers people; he shakes things, fights, and is filled with delight.He gathers what is enclosed, endures, and is called upon by the peoples: I will tell of Indra's heroic deeds.

2.21.4 Indra cannot be driven back; this strong bull wields his weapon. He is profound, tall, and beyond the reach of poetry.He spurs the poor, crushes the strong; honored with good sacrifice, he produced dawn and sunlight.

2.21.5 The eager, thoughtful priests found a way through sacrifice, directing their minds to it.Seeking cows at the place of song, they turned toward Indra and obtained riches.

2.21.6 Indra, give us the best riches: understanding, skill, and good fortune.Give us growing wealth, bodies free from harm, pleasant speech, and good days.

Hymn 2.22 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Indra. Meter: Ashti; verses 2–3, Atishakvari; verse 4, Ashti or Atishakvari.

2.22.1 At the three drinking places, the powerful one drank his fill of soma mixed with barley, pressed with Vishnu as he wished.It delighted him and made him ready for a great deed. True soma, the god, joined the true god Indra, great and wide.

2.22.2 Then, glowing with strength, he faced Krivi in battle and filled heaven and earth with his great power.He placed one thing in his belly and poured another out. True soma, the god, joined the true god Indra.

2.22.3 You were born together with purpose and strength, grew alongside them, and defeated enemies through your deeds among men.You give the singer desired rewards and wealth. True soma, the god, joined the true god Indra.

2.22.4 Indra, leader of men, your first, ancient deed in heaven deserves to be told: you freed the waters.With a god's strength you took away the creature's life and released the waters.All the world came under your power; Indra of a hundred powers found strength and food.

Hymn 2.23 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Brihaspati; verses 1, 5, 9, 11, 17, and 19, Brahmanaspati. Meter: Jagati; verses 15 and 19, Trishtubh.

2.23.1 We call you, Brahmanaspati, leader of groups, poet among poets, most famous of all.Highest ruler of prayers, hear us and take your seat here with your help.

2.23.2 Brihaspati, even the wise gods have received a sacred share of your divine power.Like the sun with its great light bringing out the bright cows, you are the source of all prayers.

2.23.3 Driving away traps and darkness, you mount the shining chariot of truth.Brihaspati, it terrifies enemies, kills harmful spirits, breaks the cattle pens, and finds sunlight.

2.23.4 You lead and protect with good guidance the person who gives to you; trouble will not touch him.You burn those who hate prayer and let your anger loose on them, Brihaspati. That is your great power.

2.23.5 Neither distress nor harm from anywhere, neither enemies nor deceitful people can cross over to him.Brahmanaspati, you drive all dangers away from the person you guard as a good protector.

2.23.6 You are our guardian, path-maker, and wise guide; with our thoughts we praise your ordinance.Brihaspati, let the man who plots against us die from his own destructive wrongdoing.

2.23.7 If some hostile mortal, a wolf on the heights, tries to hurt us though we are innocent,Brihaspati, turn him off the path and make the way easy for us to worship the gods.

2.23.8 We call on you to protect our bodies, defend us, speak for us, and be on our side.Brihaspati, crush those who insult the gods; do not let wrongdoers reach a better happiness.

2.23.9 With you as our good helper, Brahmanaspati, we humans will obtain desirable wealth.Crush the distant and nearby enemies who beset us, those good-for-nothing people.

2.23.10 With you, Brihaspati, our generous, victorious ally, we gain the greatest strength.Do not let a malicious man who wants to harm us rule us; with our thoughts may we move ahead with good praise.

2.23.11 Brahmanaspati, you are the strong bull who cannot be driven back, who comes to battle, burns the enemy, and prevails in fights.You are true to your promises, and you can subdue even the fierce, stubborn man.

2.23.12 When a godless man with hostile thoughts wants to harm us and thinks he can kill us by force,Brihaspati, do not let his blow reach us; bring down the anger of that aggressive wrongdoer.

2.23.13 Brihaspati is called to battles, approached with homage; he comes to contests and wins prize after prize.He sweeps away all the hostile enemies who want to hurt us, as if they were chariots.

2.23.14 Burn the harmful spirits with your fiercest heat, those who insult you despite seeing your strength.Make your power of praise known, Brihaspati, and smash the snares.

2.23.15 Brihaspati, what rises above enemies and shines with purpose among the people,what was born from truth and blazes with strength: give us that splendid wealth.

2.23.16 Do not hand us over to thieves or treacherous enemies greedy for food.Brihaspati, they carry deceit in their hearts against the gods and do not know the limits of song.

2.23.17 For all the worlds, the wise Tvashtar created you, Brahmanaspati, from song after song.You repay even a debt with a debt, destroy deceit, and support great truth.

2.23.18 The mountain opened for your glory when you released the cows from their pen, Angirasa.With Indra as your ally, Brihaspati, you drove out the flood held in darkness.

2.23.19 Brahmanaspati, guide this hymn, listen to it, and strengthen our children.Everything the gods protect is good; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.24 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Brahmanaspati; verses 1–10, Brihaspati; verse 12, Indra and Brahmanaspati. Meter: Jagati; verses 12 and 16, Trishtubh.

2.24.1 Help us with this offering, you who have the power; we worship you with this new, great song.Brihaspati, as a generous friend to your singer, help and encourage our thought.

2.24.2 With strength he bent those who would not bend and angrily split Shambara's defenses.Brahmanaspati shook what could not be shaken and entered the mountain full of riches.

2.24.3 That was a deed fit for the god of gods: they broke the firm things open and split the strong ones.He brought out the cows, broke Vala with prayer, hid the darkness, and revealed the sunlight.

2.24.4 Brahmanaspati used his force to break into the stone-faced well that streamed with sweet drink.All who saw the sun drank from it; together they drew much from the spring that flows to the sea.

2.24.5 Long ago those worlds existed; as the years passed, your doors opened.Brahmanaspati set in motion each separate course of things that had gone without effort.

2.24.6 Those who sought the Panis' treasure hidden deep in a cave reached it.Knowing what was true, they saw through lies and returned to the path they had come by, emerging openly.

2.24.7 Those truthful seers, seeing through lies, returned again to the great path.With their arms they worked up fire in the stone; none was a stranger to it, for they had kindled it.

2.24.8 With truth as his bowstring, Brahmanaspati's swift bow reaches wherever he wants.His arrows strike true; they are visible to men and have ears.

2.24.9 Brahmanaspati leads both in and out, presides, receives fine praise, and fights in battle.When the wise one brings home the prize with thought, the sun burns away the waste.

2.24.10 Brihaspati's first gifts are far-reaching, powerful, and easy to find, the rewards of his generous hand.These are the wins of the eager champion, through which both peoples enjoy their share.

2.24.11 You are powerful in every difficult place, great and delightful, and have grown in strength.The god spread wide before the gods; Brahmanaspati encompasses all these things.

2.24.12 The whole truth belongs to you two generous ones; even the waters do not break your ordinance.Indra and Brahmanaspati, come to our offering as a winning horse comes to food.

2.24.13 Even the best carriers listen to him; the eloquent poet brings riches through his thoughts.He overcomes stubborn enemies and claims what is owed him: Brahmanaspati is a champion in battle.

2.24.14 As Brahmanaspati wished, his true anger accomplished a great deed.He drove out the cows and divided them under the sky; like a great stream, his force ran out in many directions.

2.24.15 Brahmanaspati, may we always be charioteers of wealth well guided and full of strength.Add heroes to our heroes, lord, if you accept my call with prayer.

2.24.16 Brahmanaspati, guide this hymn, listen to it, and strengthen our children.Everything the gods protect is good; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.25 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Brahmanaspati. Meter: Jagati.

2.25.1 The man who lights the fire and makes prayer defeats those who attack him; the one who offers grows strong.He passes beyond each new rival when Brahmanaspati makes him an ally.

2.25.2 With heroes he defeats hostile heroes and spreads wealth through cattle; he understands for himself.His children and grandchildren grow when Brahmanaspati makes him an ally.

2.25.3 Active as the rush of a river, he charges his foes with the strength of a bull.Like fire spreading, he cannot be stopped when Brahmanaspati makes him an ally.

2.25.4 The unfailing streams of heaven flow to him; he goes first among the cattle with his warriors.His power cannot be crushed, and he strikes with strength when Brahmanaspati makes him an ally.

2.25.5 All the rivers rush to him, and many lasting shelters keep him safe.He prospers in the gods' favor when Brahmanaspati makes him an ally.

Hymn 2.26 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Brahmanaspati. Meter: Jagati.

2.26.1 The man who speaks honestly defeats his foes; the worshiper of gods overtakes the man who will not worship.With good protection he overcomes the hardest battles; the sacrificer separates the worshiper's food from the nonworshiper's.

2.26.2 Hero, make the sacrifice and pay attention to the man who thinks; keep your thoughts good in the fight against Vritra.Make an offering so that you may be fortunate; we choose Brahmanaspati's help.

2.26.3 With his people, his clan, his family, his sons, and his men, he wins prizes and wealth:that is the man who serves Brahmanaspati, father of the gods, with trusting mind and an offering.

2.26.4 The man who worships him with offerings rich in butter is led forward by Brahmanaspati.He protects him from danger and harm; the marvelous one even makes wide room for him in distress.

Hymn 2.27 — Seer: Kurma, a Gritsamada, or Gritsamada. Deity: the Adityas. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.27.1 With the ladle I offer these butter-flowing songs to the Adityas, kings from long ago.May Mitra, Aryaman, Bhaga, Varuna of many births, Daksha, and Amsha hear us.

2.27.2 May Mitra, Aryaman, and Varuna, who share one purpose, welcome my praise today.The Adityas are pure, washed clean in the stream, free from deceit, blameless, and unharmed.

2.27.3 These Adityas are vast and deep, impossible to deceive and watchful for fraud; they see much.They look inside at wrong and right; even the most distant things are known to the kings.

2.27.4 The Adityas hold up things that move and stand, and protect the whole world.The far-seeing gods guard their divine power, follow truth, and settle debts.

2.27.5 Adityas, may I know your help; Aryaman, even in fear may I find joy.Led by you, Mitra and Varuna, may I avoid wrongs as one avoids pits.

2.27.6 Your path, Aryaman and Mitra, is easy to travel; Varuna, it is smooth and good.Speak for us, Adityas, and give us shelter hard for enemies to break through.

2.27.7 May Aditi and her royal sons carry us past hatred, and Aryaman by easy roads.May we and our many heroes live safely under the broad protection of Mitra and Varuna.

2.27.8 They hold up three earths and three heavens; within them are three ordinances for the gathering.Through truth your greatness is great, Adityas; Aryaman, Varuna, and Mitra, it is beautiful.

2.27.9 Golden and pure, washed in the stream, they support three heavenly lights.They never sleep or blink, cannot be deceived, and are generous to an honest mortal.

2.27.10 Varuna, you are king over all, gods and mortals alike, lord of divine power.Give us a hundred autumns to see; may we reach the lives allotted us before.

2.27.11 I cannot tell right from left, Adityas, nor forward from back.Good gods, though I am unripe and unsure, guided by you may I reach the fearless light.

2.27.12 The man who gives to the kings who follow truth, whom lasting prosperity increases,rides first in a wealthy chariot, gives riches, and is praised at gatherings.

2.27.13 Pure, with waters and good pasture, safe from deception, he lives to old age with strong sons.No one near or far kills the man guided by the Adityas.

2.27.14 Aditi, Mitra, Varuna, be kind if we have committed any offense against you.Indra, may I reach the broad fearless light; do not let long darknesses overtake us.

2.27.15 Both sides together swell for him; blessed with heaven's rain, he builds up his good name.Winning, he goes into battle with both households; both halves go well for him.

2.27.16 Adityas worthy of sacrifice, your snares made by cunning are spread for those who plot harm.May I drive past them as a horsewoman in her chariot, and remain safe under your broad shelter.

2.27.17 Varuna, let me not find myself without my beloved generous friend, who gives much.King, let me not lose my well-managed wealth; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.28 — Seer: Kurma, a Gritsamada, or Gritsamada. Deity: Varuna; verse 10, destruction of bad dreams. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.28.1 May every peaceful thing from this wise Aditya, the self-ruling king, come to us through his greatness.I ask for the great Varuna's good favor; the joyful god deserves worship.

2.28.2 May we be fortunate under your ordinance, Varuna, thinking well and praising you.May we come near the dawns with cattle, brightening day after day like fires.

2.28.3 May we live under your shelter, Varuna, generous guide with many heroes.Sons of Aditi, gods who cannot be deceived, forgive us for friendship's sake.

2.28.4 The Aditya sent the sustaining rivers out; they follow Varuna's truth.They do not tire or stop; like birds they fly quickly across the earth.

2.28.5 Untie my offense as one unties a rope, and let me succeed at your source of truth, Varuna.Do not cut the thread of my weaving thought, or break the craftsman's measures before their time.

2.28.6 Varuna, clear my fear away from me; king who follows truth, hold fast to me.Release distress from me as a tether from a calf; without you I cannot rule even the blink of an eye.

2.28.7 Varuna, powerful lord, do not strike us with the blows that injure a person who has done wrong against your will.Do not let us go far from the light; loosen our enemies' hold so we may live.

2.28.8 Varuna of many births, we spoke homage to you before, we speak it now, and we will later.For your ordinances rest firm as a mountain, hard to shake and hard to overcome.

2.28.9 Cancel my old debts and offenses, and do not make me pay, king, for what another did.Many dawns have not yet come; let us live through them under your rule, Varuna.

2.28.10 King, if a relative or friend frightened me in a dream, though I am afraid,or a thief or wolf tries to hurt us, Varuna, protect us from him.

2.28.11 Varuna, let me not find myself without my beloved generous friend, who gives much.King, let me not lose my well-managed wealth; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.29 — Seer: Kurma, a Gritsamada, or Gritsamada. Deity: the All-Gods. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.29.1 Adityas, who keep your ordinances and bring life, put far away the offense I committed in secret, like a thief.Varuna, Mitra, gods who hear, I know your goodness and call for your help.

2.29.2 You are our wise guides and strength, gods; you keep hatred far away.You rule over us: forgive us and be kind to us today and afterward.

2.29.3 What else must we do for you? What older bond of kinship will do, good gods?Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, Indra, and Maruts, give us well-being.

2.29.4 Gods, you truly are our relatives; be kind to me as I ask for help.Do not let your chariot come to a halt halfway, and let us not tire among friends like you.

2.29.5 I alone confess my many offenses to you, as a father corrects a gambler.Keep snares and wrongs far away, gods; let them not seize me like a father over his son.

2.29.6 Come close today, gods worthy of sacrifice; in fear I would lay my heart bare to you.Protect us from the wolf's hidden trap; keep us from falling into the pit, worshipful ones.

2.29.7 Varuna, let me not find myself without my beloved generous friend, who gives much.King, let me not lose my well-managed wealth; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.30 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Indra; verse 6, Indra and Soma; first half of verse 8, Sarasvati; verse 9, Brihaspati; verse 11, the Maruts. Meter: Trishtubh; verse 11, Jagati.

2.30.1 The waters that serve the god Savitar's truth do not rest for Indra, killer of the serpent.Day after day, and night after night, they flow: how long ago was their first release?

2.30.2 His mother spoke to the wise one who was to carry his weapon against Vritra.Cutting paths for him, the roaring rivers follow their course day after day.

2.30.3 He rose high into the sky, then brought his weapon forward against Vritra.Wearing a cloud, the fierce one rushed up to him; sharp-armed Indra defeated the enemy.

2.30.4 Brihaspati, strike the wolf-like warriors of the demon with a fiery stone.Indra, kill our enemy just as you boldly killed enemies before.

2.30.5 Throw down the stone from high in heaven, with which you struck down your enemy in delight.Indra, so that we may gain many children and descendants, give us a share of the cattle.

2.30.6 You two increase the purpose you favor and encourage the worshiper who needs help.Indra and Soma, help us and make room for us in this place of fear.

2.30.7 Let me not say, out of darkness, fatigue, or laziness, “Do not press the soma.”I will welcome whoever fills my need, gives, listens, and comes to me with cattle while I press.

2.30.8 Sarasvati, help us; accompanied by the Maruts, you boldly defeat enemies.Indra kills even that bull of the Shandikas, who boasts and swells with power.

2.30.9 Whoever secretly seeks to kill us, see him and strike him with a sharp weapon.Brihaspati, conquer enemies with your weapons; king, surround the one who plots harm.

2.30.10 Hero, with our own strong heroes perform the deeds of power that are yours to do.After you kill the enemies who have tormented us for so long, bring their wealth to us.

2.30.11 Seeking their favor, I address your divine host, the Maruts, with song and homage.May we gain wealth with all its heroes, bringing children and fame, day after day.

Hymn 2.31 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: the All-Gods. Meter: Jagati; verse 7, Trishtubh.

2.31.1 Mitra and Varuna, help our chariot, together with Adityas, Rudras, and Vasus.Eager for fame and joyful, they fly over the stones like birds and rest in the woods.

2.31.2 Gods of one mind, help our chariot among the peoples as it seeks a prize.The swift ones cross the air on foot, striking the earth's surface with their hands.

2.31.3 And may wise Indra, who sees all people, with the Marut host from heaven,stand by our chariot with harmless help to win a great prize.

2.31.4 May Tvashtar, the god who embraces the world, urge on our chariot with the divine women.May Ila, Bhaga, Brihaddiva, Heaven and Earth, Pushan, Purandhi, and the two Ashvins do so too.

2.31.5 And you two blessed goddesses who face each other, Dawn and Night, who drive living things onward:Earth, when I praise you with new words, you spread out sustenance for things that move and stand.

2.31.6 We seek your favor, as the eager priests do: Ahirbudhnya and Aja Ekapad too.Trita, Ribhukshan, Savitar, and the swiftly moving Child of the Waters bring us peace through prayer.

2.31.7 Worshipful ones, I wish these new songs for you; the sons of Manu have crafted them anew.Seeking fame and eager for a prize, may I reach thought as a horse reaches its chariot.

Hymn 2.32 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: verse 1, Heaven and Earth; verses 2–3, Indra or Tvashtar; verses 4–5, Raka; verses 6–7, Sinivali; verse 8, those named. Meter: Jagati; verses 6–8, Anushtubh.

2.32.1 Heaven and Earth, protect these words of mine, for I seek truth and want to succeed.You two extend life; seeking wealth, I now offer you this great praise.

2.32.2 Do not let the hidden enemy strike us or hurt us through these troubles.Do not break off our friendship; know that we ask it of you with a mind seeking favor.

2.32.3 Bring ready help with a mind free from anger: a cow that gives milk and never runs dry.Much-invoked one, I urge you on always with quick feet and words, like a winning horse.

2.32.4 With good praise I call on Raka, who answers calls; may the blessed one hear us and understand.May she sew her work with an unbroken needle and give us a strong son worth a hundred gifts and praises.

2.32.5 Raka, with the lovely kind thoughts with which you give riches to the giver,come to us gladly today, blessed one, bringing abundant growth.

2.32.6 Sinivali of broad hair, sister of the gods,accept the poured offering, goddess, and give us children.

2.32.7 She has strong arms, fine fingers, a healthy womb, and bears many children.Pour offerings to her, Sinivali, mistress of the household.

2.32.8 I call on Gungu, Sinivali, Raka, and Sarasvati.I call on Indrani for help, and Varunani for well-being.

Hymn 2.33 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Rudra. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.33.1 Father of the Maruts, may your favor come to us; do not cut us off from seeing the sun.Let our brave man endure the attack of the horse; let us have children and descendants, Rudra.

2.33.2 Rudra, with the best healing remedies you give, let me live a hundred winters.Drive far away hatred, trouble, and illnesses in every direction.

2.33.3 Rudra, you are the finest in beauty among all born beings, the strongest of the strong, with a mace in your arm.Bring us safely beyond danger and drive off all attacks of wrongdoing.

2.33.4 Rudra, do not let our homage, poor praise, or shared invitation make you angry, strong one.Restore our men with medicines; I hear that you are the best of doctors.

2.33.5 With offerings and hymns I seek to appease Rudra, whom worshipers call with offerings.May the brown god with handsome face, kindly and easy to call, not harm us for this appeal.

2.33.6 The bull with the Maruts has encouraged me as I seek his help for a long life.May I reach safety like shade from heat and live in Rudra's favor.

2.33.7 Where is your merciful hand, Rudra, the hand that brings healing and comfort?You take away harm sent by the gods; strong one, please forgive me now.

2.33.8 I send great praise to the great brown bull, bright and shining.With homage we honor the radiant one and praise Rudra's powerful name.

2.33.9 With firm limbs and many forms, the fierce brown one is decorated with bright gold.Divine power will never be separated from Rudra, lord of this vast world.

2.33.10 You rightly carry arrows and bow, and the sacred necklace of many forms.You rightly care for this whole vast world; no one is stronger than you, Rudra.

2.33.11 Praise the famous young god who sits on a chariot, fierce and dangerous as a wild animal.Be kind to your praising singer, Rudra; let your armies strike someone other than us.

2.33.12 I bow before you as a boy approaching and bowing to his father, Rudra.I praise the true lord who gives much; praised by us, give us medicines.

2.33.13 Maruts, I want your pure remedies, the best and most comforting ones,those our father Manu chose; I ask for Rudra's health and relief.

2.33.14 May Rudra's weapon pass us by; may the fierce god's great ill will go around us.Generous one, lower your firm weapon for those who give; be kind to our children and descendants.

2.33.15 So, wise brown bull, act in a way that does not anger or kill us, god.Rudra, hear our call here; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.34 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: the Maruts. Meter: Jagati; verse 15, Trishtubh.

2.34.1 The Maruts bring streams and have bold strength; fearsome as wild animals, they shine with power.Glowing like fires, driving the wind, they opened up the cows.

2.34.2 Wearing rings, you glitter like the starry sky, and flash like rain from clouds.Maruts with gold on your chests, Rudra was born as the bright bull from Prishni's udder.

2.34.3 You wet the horses as if they were racehorses, hurrying with swift ones and roaring ears.Maruts with golden headgear, you shake as you travel together on dappled horses to seek nourishment.

2.34.4 They have carried all beings toward nourishment, or to their friend, as ever-young givers.Their horses are dappled, their gifts never fail, and they sit at the yoke on straight paths.

2.34.5 With kindling cows whose udders stream milk, along safe paths with shining spears,come to your own homes like swans, Maruts of one mind, to enjoy the sweet drink.

2.34.6 Maruts of one mind, come to our prayers and pressings, like men coming to praise.Make the cow's udder swell like a mare's, and make the singer's thought beautiful with prizes.

2.34.7 Maruts, give us that prize-bearing chariot, the drink, and prayer renewed day after day.Give food in hardship to the praising singer, gain and wisdom, unharmed strength none can overcome.

2.34.8 When the generous, gold-chested Maruts yoke their horses to chariots for the journey,the cow fills her udders at home with plentiful food for those who have offered gifts.

2.34.9 Good gods, protect us from harm if a hostile mortal acts like a wolf toward us, Maruts.Turn him away with your blazing wheels; Rudras, strike his weapon down.

2.34.10 That journey of yours is remarkable, Maruts, when your kinsmen milk Prishni's udder.And when the invincible sons of Rudra made Trita grow old for an insult to the newcomer.

2.34.11 We call you in the great expedition of Vishnu, who moves onward, Maruts.We ask you, golden-colored and high-backed, never withdrawing, for a gift worthy of praise.

2.34.12 They, the ten singers, first carried the sacrifice; may they send us forward at each dawn.Like dawn uncovering the dark nights with red light, they reveal great shining light full of cattle.

2.34.13 The Rudras grew at the homes of truth with reddish, unpainted earths.Showing their overwhelming strength, they put on lovely and beautiful colors.

2.34.14 Asking them for broad shelter and help, we approach and honor them with homage.Trita turned the five priests toward them for aid, as one seeks help from those below.

2.34.15 Maruts, bring here that help with which you carry the poor beyond hardship,and free your singer from reproach; may your favor come like a bellowing cow.

Hymn 2.35 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Child of the Waters. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.35.1 I send this speech out seeking a prize; may the sound of my song give pleasure.May the swiftly moving Child of the Waters make it beautiful and welcome it.

2.35.2 Let us speak this carefully shaped prayer from our hearts; perhaps he will understand it.Through his great divine power the Child of the Waters gave birth to all other worlds.

2.35.3 Some rivers join and others come toward them, filling the same basin.Pure waters surround the pure, shining Child of the Waters.

2.35.4 Smiling young waters move around that young god and wash him clean.He shines within the waters in bright ornaments, without fuel, dressed in butter.

2.35.5 Three divine women prepare food for this god whom no one can disturb.They flow into the waters like those who have done their work; he drinks the sweet milk of the firstborn.

2.35.6 Here are the births of the horse and of sunlight; protect our patrons from treachery and harm.Neither enemies nor falsehoods can destroy him, far away in his unripe strongholds.

2.35.7 In his own home his cow yields good milk; he drinks the food she has made ready.The Child of the Waters grows strong within the waters and shines for the giver of gifts.

2.35.8 In the waters he shines constantly with pure divine truth, spreading widely.Other creatures are born as his branches, and so are plants and their offspring.

2.35.9 The Child of the Waters stood high in the lap of winding waters, clothed in lightning.The great rivers, golden in color, carry his highest glory as they flow around him.

2.35.10 He has a golden shape and appearance; the Child of the Waters is golden.He sits in a golden place, and the givers of gold offer him food.

2.35.11 His face and lovely name grow in secret: this is the Child of the Waters.The young women kindle him there; butter is the golden one's food.

2.35.12 Let us worship this youngest friend of many with sacrifices, homage, and offerings.I clean his height, make ready firewood, bring food, and praise him with songs.

2.35.13 As a bull he placed a child in those waters; as a child he drinks from them and they lick him.The Child of the Waters, his color never fading, has entered here in another's form.

2.35.14 The great waters carry butter as food to the child who stands in this highest place and shines every day on safe paths.Dressed in their own bodies, they move around him.

2.35.15 Agni, I have won a good home for the people and fine praise for generous patrons.Everything the gods protect is good; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.36 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: gods of the seasons: verse 1, Indra and Madhu; verse 2, the Maruts and Madhava; verse 3, Tvashtar and Shukra; verse 4, Agni and Shuchi; verse 5, Indra and Nabhas; verse 6, Mitra, Varuna, and Nabhasya. Meter: Jagati.

2.36.1 They send it toward you: the men have milked out cows and waters with undivided pressing stones.Indra, drink the soma offered with “Svaha” and “Vashat,” first from the hotar's vessel, as is your right.

2.36.2 Bright Maruts, joined in sacrifice and drawn by dappled horses and spears, welcome in your finery,sons of Bharata, sit on the ritual grass and drink soma from the potar's vessel, men of heaven.

2.36.3 Come gladly to us as if coming home, sit on the ritual grass, and enjoy yourselves.Tvashtar, welcomed among your divine family and merry company, enjoy the drink.

2.36.4 Wise, eager priest, bring the gods here and worship them; hotar, sit in your three places.Agni, receive the offered sweet soma and drink your share from the fire-kindler's vessel until you are satisfied.

2.36.5 This drink increases your human power, strength, and might, placed in your arms from ancient times.It was pressed and brought for you, generous Indra; drink your fill from the brahman's vessel.

2.36.6 Mitra and Varuna, welcome the sacrifice and hear my call, while the hotar sits to recite the old invocations.Kings, my homage comes to you; drink the sweet soma from the prashastar's vessel.

Hymn 2.37 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: giver of wealth and the seasons, verses 1–4; the Ashvins and the seasons, verse 5; Agni and the season, verse 6. Meter: Jagati.

2.37.1 Enjoy the drink from the hotar according to your liking; the priests want to pour it full for you.Bring him this, since you give what they ask; giver of wealth, drink soma from the hotar with the seasons.

2.37.2 I call now on the one I called before; he is worthy of calling and rules over the name of giver.Giver of wealth, drink the sweet soma offered by the priests from the potar with the seasons.

2.37.3 May your bearers grow strong, those with whom you travel; keep safe and steady, lord of the forest.Bold one, called here to help, drink soma from the neshtar with the seasons, giver of wealth.

2.37.4 He drank from the hotar's vessel, from the potar's too, and accepted the food set out by the neshtar.May the immortal giver of wealth drink the fourth, untouched cup that gives wealth.

2.37.5 Yoke your swift man-carrying chariot this way today; you will unharness it here.Mix our offerings with honey, come here, and drink the soma, Ashvins who bring prizes.

2.37.6 Agni, welcome the kindling, the poured offering, the people's prayer, and their fine praise.Great giver, with all the gods at the right season, feed the eager gods their desired offering.

Hymn 2.38 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Savitar. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.38.1 The god Savitar has risen to set things in motion; as carrier, he carries out this oldest work.Now he distributes treasures to the gods and gives the worshiper a share for well-being.

2.38.2 The god stretches out his broad hands high, to make the whole world attentive.Even the waters are held to his ordinance, and the wind moving around the earth comes to rest.

2.38.3 When he unharnesses even the swift ones, he stops even those still moving.Even the snake's quick movement has ended; night has come following the ordinance of god Savitar.

2.38.4 The weaver has wrapped up her outspread weaving again; the wise worker puts down his work halfway through.The god Savitar has come, separating the seasons and halting the travelers' journey.

2.38.5 Fire's light has spread through all the different dwellings and all living creatures.The mother has given her son the best share, following his sign at Savitar's command.

2.38.6 The seeker of victory has returned from far away; the desire of all who travel has come home.Everyone has left unfinished work and come back, following the divine Savitar's ordinance.

2.38.7 The hunters have spread through the desert for the share you placed in the waters and on dry land.The birds have their woods; no one breaks these ordinances of god Savitar.

2.38.8 Varuna has gone to his watery home, stirring there in the blink of an eye without stopping.Every wild animal has gone to its pen, and Savitar has assigned each creature its place.

2.38.9 Neither Indra, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, nor Rudra breaks his ordinance.Nor do enemies. With homage I call on god Savitar for this well-being.

2.38.10 May Bhaga and thoughtful Purandhi, who seek prizes, and Narashamsa, lord of women, protect us.May we be dear to god Savitar when fine wealth comes together.

2.38.11 May that desirable gift you have given from heaven, water, and earth come to us.Savitar, let it bring happiness to those who praise, to our friend and generous singer.

Hymn 2.39 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: the Ashvins. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.39.1 You two wear down your task like pressing stones, and head toward treasure like vultures toward a tree.You are like priests directing hymns in an assembly, like messengers carrying offerings among people in many places.

2.39.2 You go early like two charioteers; like two leaders, you join with chosen people.You beautify yourselves like two women, and are wise among people like a married couple.

2.39.3 Come here first, like a pair of horns, and be strong like two hooves in the thicket.Like two ruddy birds greeting dawn, come here, powerful charioteers.

2.39.4 Carry us across like a boat; support us like a yoke, a wheel hub, its supports, and its rim.Like two dogs, do not harm our bodies; guard us from collapse like two crutches.

2.39.5 Come here, ageless like winds, flowing like rivers, like eyes that bring sight.Like hands, be kindest to our bodies; like feet, lead us toward what is better.

2.39.6 Like lips speaking honey to a mouth, like breasts feed us so that we live.Like a nose, protect our bodies; like ears, hear us well.

2.39.7 Like hands, give us strength; like the earth, sweep the regions together for us.Ashvins, sharpen these songs that long for you, as an ax is sharpened with a whetstone.

2.39.8 The Gritsamadas have made these prayers and praises to increase your power, Ashvins.Welcome them and come to us, men; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.40 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: Soma and Pushan; last half of verse 6, Aditi. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.40.1 Soma and Pushan produce riches, heaven, and earth.Once born, they guarded the whole world; the gods made them the center of immortality.

2.40.2 These two gods delight in what comes into being and hide the darkness they do not favor.With Soma and Pushan, Indra produced the ripe milk inside the unripe cows.

2.40.3 Soma and Pushan, you move across the sky in a seven-wheeled chariot that carries all.It turns everywhere, is yoked by thought, and has five reins; make it go, strong ones.

2.40.4 One made his seat high in heaven; the other made his on earth and in the middle air.Give us your rich, nourishing share of wealth, with many choices and much food.

2.40.5 One produced all living things; the other watches over the whole world as he goes.Soma and Pushan, protect my thought; with you may we win every battle.

2.40.6 May all-moving Pushan strengthen thought; may Soma, lord of wealth, give us wealth.May unhindered goddess Aditi protect us; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.41 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: verses 1–2, Vayu; verse 3, Indra and Vayu; verses 4–6, Mitra and Varuna; verses 7–9, the Ashvins; verses 10–12, Indra; verses 13–15, the All-Gods; verses 16–18, Sarasvati; verses 19–21, Heaven and Earth or the offering vessels; Agni may be named in verse 19. Meter: Gayatri; verses 16–17, Anushtubh; verse 18, Brihati.

2.41.1 Vayu, come here on your thousand chariots,with your horses, to drink soma.

2.41.2 Come with your horses, Vayu; I have prepared this bright drink for you.You will come to the house of the man who presses it.

2.41.3 Indra and Vayu, come with your horses todayand drink this bright soma mixed with milk, strong ones.

2.41.4 Mitra and Varuna, this soma has been pressed for you, who support truth.Hear my call here.

2.41.5 The two kings, who do not betray, sitin their highest fixed hall, supported by a thousand pillars.

2.41.6 These two sovereign Adityas, lords of generosity, whose gifts are rich in butter,join together without deceit.

2.41.7 Ashvins, sons of Rudra, come with cattle and horsesby a road that protects men.

2.41.8 No malicious, hostile mortal, whether distant or near,can threaten you two, wealthy and strong.

2.41.9 Ashvins, wise ones, bring us golden-looking wealththat makes room for us.

2.41.10 Indra has driven away that great fear.He is steady and watches over all people.

2.41.11 Indra will be kind to us; no harm will catch us from behind.Good fortune will lie ahead of us.

2.41.12 Indra, who sees all people and conquers enemies,has made us safe from every direction.

2.41.13 All-Gods, come and hear this call of mine.Sit here on the ritual grass.

2.41.14 This strong and sweet intoxicating drink is yours among Shunahotra's people.Drink this desirable soma.

2.41.15 Gods, with Indra first among you and the Maruts in your company, whose gifts come from Pushan,all of you, hear my call.

2.41.16 Best mother, best river, best goddess, Sarasvati,we seem to have no praise; mother, give us a good name.

2.41.17 All lives rest in you, divine Sarasvati.Enjoy yourself among Shunahotra's people, goddess, and give us children.

2.41.18 Sarasvati, rich in prizes, welcome these prayersand the thoughts that the Gritsamadas, who follow truth, offer to you, dear among the gods.

2.41.19 Come forward, you two who bring happiness to the sacrifice; we choose you now,and Agni who carries offerings.

2.41.20 Heaven and Earth, take our successful sacrifice todayup to the gods, touching the sky.

2.41.21 May the gods worthy of worship sit in your faithful lapshere today to drink soma.

Hymn 2.42 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: the bird, Indra in the form of a partridge. Meter: Trishtubh.

2.42.1 Calling out and announcing its birth, it sends out its voice like a rower steering a boat.Bird, bring good luck, and let no danger from anywhere find you.

2.42.2 Let no hawk or eagle kill you; let no warrior with a bow and arrows find you.Call in the direction of your ancestral home, speaking good words of good fortune here.

2.42.3 Bird, call from the right side of the houses, bringing good luck and good news.Do not let a thief or evil speaker overpower us; may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

Hymn 2.43 — Seer: Gritsamada, first an Angirasa of Shunahotra's line, later a Bhargava of Shaunaka's line. Deity: the bird, Indra in the form of a partridge. Meter: Jagati; verse 2, Atishakvari or Ashti.

2.43.1 Singers sing on the right side; birds call at the proper time.The bird speaks in two voices like a singer of sacred chants, chanting in Gayatri and Trishtubh meters.

2.43.2 Bird, you sing the sacred chant like the lead singer and recite at the pressings like a priest's son.Like a strong bull approaching cows with calves, tell us good news from every side, bird; bring us good fortune from everywhere.

2.43.3 When you call, bird, speak good words; when you sit quietly, keep kind thoughts toward us.When you call while flying, like a rattling instrument, may we speak boldly at the gathering, with strong sons.

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