Sama Veda

SECOND PART

BOOK III

Chapter I

HYMN 3 Soma Pavamana

1

Impetuous, bright, have they come forth, unwearied in their speed, like bulls,
Driving the black skin far away.

2

May we attain the bridge of bliss, leaving the bridge of woe behind:
The riteless Dasa may we quell!

3

The mighty Pavamana's roar is heard as 'twere the rush of rain
The lightning-Rashes move in heaven.

4

Indu, pour out abundant food with store of cattle and of gold,
Of heroes, Soma! and of steeds!

5

Flow onward, dear to all mankind fi full the mighty heaven and earth,
As Dawn, as Surya with his beams

6

On every side, O Soma, flow round us with thy protecting stream,
As Rasa flows around the world!