मादयस्व सुते सचा शवसे शूर राधसे । विद्मा हि त्वा पुरूवसुमुप कामान्ससृज्महेऽथा नोऽविता भव
Rejoice in the pressed Soma, together with us, O powerful one, for strength and generous reward. For we know you to be the possessor of many treasures; we send forth our desires to you—so become our protector.
एते त इन्द्र जन्तवो विश्वं पुष्यन्ति वार्यम् । अन्तर्हि ख्यो जनानामर्यो वेदो अदाशुषां तेषां नो वेद आ भर
These beings, O Indra, support all that is excellent. Among people, you are renowned; you know the thoughts of the undevout. Bring to us the knowledge of these, and grant it.
उपो षु शृणुही गिरो मघवन्मातथा इव । यदा नः सूनृतावतः कर आदर्थयास इद्योजा न्विन्द्र ते हरी
Hear our songs, O bountiful one, as a mother listens. When you make us prosperous and truthful, then, O Indra, your two steeds are harnessed.
अक्षन्नमीमदन्त ह्यव प्रिया अधूषत । अस्तोषत स्वभानवो विप्रा नविष्ठया मती योजा न्विन्द्र ते हरी
They have eaten, they have rejoiced, they have attained favor; the beloved ones have delighted. The inspired ones have praised with new insight; now, O Indra, your two steeds are harnessed.
सुसंदृशं त्वा वयं मघवन्वन्दिषीमहि । प्र नूनं पूर्णवन्धुर स्तुतो याहि वशाँ अनु योजा न्विन्द्र ते हरी
We wish to praise you, O bountiful one, with clear vision. Now, with the yoke full and praised, come forth, following the will—now, O Indra, your two steeds are harnessed.
स घा तं वृषणं रथमधि तिष्ठाति गोविदम् । यः पात्रं हारियोजनं पूर्णमिन्द्र चिकेतति योजा न्विन्द्र ते हरी
He indeed mounts that mighty chariot, rich in cows, who considers the vessel full and ready, O Indra, for the yoking—now, O Indra, your two steeds are harnessed.
युक्तस्ते अस्तु दक्षिण उत सव्यः शतक्रतो । तेन जायामुप प्रियां मन्दानो याह्यन्धसो योजा न्विन्द्र ते हरी
Let your right and left steeds be yoked, O hundred-powered one. With them, delighted by the Soma, approach your beloved spouse—now, O Indra, your two steeds are harnessed.
युनज्मि ते ब्रह्मणा केशिना हरी उप प्र याहि दधिषे गभस्त्योः । उत्त्वा सुतासो रभसा अमन्दिषुः पूषण्वान्वज्रिन्समु पत्न्यामदः
I yoke for you the tawny-haired steeds with the hymn; come near, you have taken your seat in the hands. The pressed Somas have gladdened you, O wielder of the bolt, together with Pūṣan, in the joy of the spouse.
अश्वावति प्रथमो गोषु गच्छति सुप्रावीरिन्द्र मर्त्यस्तवोतिभिः । तमित्पृणक्षि वसुना भवीयसा सिन्धुमापो यथाभितो विचेतसः
The foremost among mortals, with horses, reaches the cows, O Indra, strong and prosperous by your aids. You fill him with greater wealth, as the rivers and waters, wise, surround him.
आपो न देवीरुप यन्ति होत्रियमवः पश्यन्ति विततं यथा रजः । प्राचैर्देवासः प्र णयन्ति देवयुं ब्रह्मप्रियं जोषयन्ते वरा इव
Like divine waters, they approach the priestly office; they see the expanse as the atmosphere is stretched out. The gods lead the godly one forward; they delight in him who loves the hymn, as brides do.
अधि द्वयोरदधा उक्थ्यं वचो यतस्रुचा मिथुना या सपर्यतः । असंयत्तो व्रते ते क्षेति पुष्यति भद्रा शक्तिर्यजमानाय सुन्वते
Upon both, the hymn is placed—on the two who serve with the ladle, like a pair. Unrestrained in your ordinance, your good power abides and prospers for the sacrificer who presses Soma.
आदङ्गिराः प्रथमं दधिरे वय इद्धाग्नयः शम्या ये सुकृत्यया । सर्वं पणेः समविन्दन्त भोजनमश्वावन्तं गोमन्तमा पशुं नरः
The Angirases first established the way, those who kindled the sacred fires with right action. They found all the food of the Panis, the horses, the cows, and the cattle, O men.
यज्ञैरथर्वा प्रथमः पथस्तते ततः सूर्यो व्रतपा वेन आजनि । आ गा आजदुशना काव्यः सचा यमस्य जातममृतं यजामहे
With sacrifices, Atharvan first trod the paths; from him, the sun, the guardian of order, was born. Let the wise Kāvyā come together with the cows; let us worship the immortal born of Yama.
बर्हिर्वा यत्स्वपत्याय वृज्यतेऽर्को वा श्लोकमाघोषते दिवि । ग्रावा यत्र वदति कारुरुक्थ्यस्तस्येदिन्द्रो अभिपित्वेषु रण्यति
Whether the sacred grass is spread for the lordship, or the hymn is proclaimed in the sky, where the stone speaks and the singer utters praise—there, indeed, Indra delights in the offerings.
असावि सोम इन्द्र ते शविष्ठ धृष्णवा गहि । आ त्वा पृणक्त्विन्द्रियं रजः सूर्यो न रश्मिभिः
Here is the Soma, O Indra, most powerful and bold—come! The atmosphere fills you with strength, as the sun with its rays.
इन्द्रमिद्धरी वहतोऽप्रतिधृष्टशवसम् । ऋषीणां च स्तुतीरुप यज्ञं च मानुषाणाम्
Indra's steeds carry him, irresistible in might, to the praises of the seers and the sacrifice of men.
आ तिष्ठ वृत्रहन्रथं युक्ता ते ब्रह्मणा हरी । अर्वाचीनं सु ते मनो ग्रावा कृणोतु वग्नुना
Mount your chariot, slayer of Vṛtra; your steeds are yoked by the hymn. May your mind turn towards us; may the stone, with its sound, bring you near.
इममिन्द्र सुतं पिब ज्येष्ठममर्त्यं मदम् । शुक्रस्य त्वाभ्यक्षरन्धारा ऋतस्य सादने
Drink this Soma, O Indra, the greatest, immortal delight. The bright streams have flowed to you in the seat of truth.
इन्द्राय नूनमर्चतोक्थानि च ब्रवीतन । सुता अमत्सुरिन्दवो ज्येष्ठं नमस्यता सहः
Now offer worship to Indra and speak the hymns; the pressed, exhilarating Somas, O Indra, honor the mighty one, the eldest, with reverence.
नकिष्ट्वद्रथीतरो हरी यदिन्द्र यच्छसे । नकिष्ट्वानु मज्मना नकिः स्वश्व आनशे
No one, O Indra, is your equal in chariot-driving when you harness your two bays; no one matches you in speed, no one attains your wealth.
य एक इद्विदयते वसु मर्ताय दाशुषे । ईशानो अप्रतिष्कुत इन्द्रो अङ्ग
He alone gives wealth to the mortal who serves; Indra, the lord, unconquered, indeed.
कदा मर्तमराधसं पदा क्षुम्पमिव स्फुरत् । कदा नः शुश्रवद्गिर इन्द्रो अङ्ग
When will Indra, indeed, listen to our songs, and swiftly come to the mortal in need, as one steps to a field?
यश्चिद्धि त्वा बहुभ्य आ सुतावाँ आविवासति । उग्रं तत्पत्यते शव इन्द्रो अङ्ग
Whoever, among many, calls you to the pressed Soma, O mighty one, to him your power belongs, O Indra, indeed.
स्वादोरित्था विषूवतो मध्वः पिबन्ति गौर्यः । या इन्द्रेण सयावरीर्वृष्णा मदन्ति शोभसे वस्वीरनु स्वराज्यम्
Thus the cows drink the sweet, flowing honey; those who, together with Indra, rejoice in strength, shine, possessing wealth, following the sovereignty of the sun.
ता अस्य पृशनायुवः सोमं श्रीणन्ति पृश्नयः । प्रिया इन्द्रस्य धेनवो वज्रं हिन्वन्ति सायकं वस्वीरनु स्वराज्यम्
Those speckled ones, the Prishni cows, prepare Soma for him; dear to Indra, the cows urge on the thunderbolt and arrow, possessing wealth, following the sovereignty of the sun.
ता अस्य नमसा सहः सपर्यन्ति प्रचेतसः । व्रतान्यस्य सश्चिरे पुरूणि पूर्वचित्तये वस्वीरनु स्वराज्यम्
With homage, those wise, strong ones serve him; they accompany his many ancient ordinances, possessing wealth, following the sovereignty of the sun.
इन्द्रो दधीचो अस्थभिर्वृत्राण्यप्रतिष्कुतः । जघान नवतीर्नव
Indra, unconquered, slew the foes with the bones of Dadhichi—ninety and nine.
इच्छन्नश्वस्य यच्छिरः पर्वतेष्वपश्रितम् । तद्विदच्छर्यणावति
Seeking the horse’s head, hidden among the mountains, he found it, guided by the falcon.
अत्राह गोरमन्वत नाम त्वष्टुरपीच्यम् । इत्था चन्द्रमसो गृहे
There they followed the name of the cow, the lower form of Tvashtar, thus in the house of the moon.
को अद्य युङ्क्ते धुरि गा ऋतस्य शिमीवतो भामिनो दुर्हृणायून् । आसन्निषून्हृत्स्वसो मयोभून्य एषां भृत्यामृणधत्स जीवात्
Who today yokes the cows to the yoke of truth, eager, shining, with strong hearts? Their sisters are near in their hearts, bringing joy; who among them has fulfilled the service for life?