Sama Veda

SECOND PART

BOOK II

Chapter II

HYMN 3 Soma Pavamana

1

With sacrifice we seek to thee fair cherisher of manly might
In mansons of the lofty heavens.

2

Drink gladdening, crusher of the bold, praiseworthy, with most mighty sway,
Destroyer of a hundred forts.

3

Hence riches came to thee, the King, O sapient one: the strong-winged bird,
Unwearied, brought thee from the sky.

4

And now, sent forth, he hath attained to mighty power and majesty,
Active and ready to assist.

5

That each may see the light, the bird brought us the guard of Law, the friend
O fall, the speeder through the air.