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Rig Veda 9.30: STREAMS of this Potent One have flowed easily to the straining-cloth

by The Rishis of the Rig Veda c. 1500–1000 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896) · From The Hymns of the Rigveda (1896)

Religion

STREAMS of this Potent One have flowed easily to the straining-cloth:
While he is cleansed he lifts his voice.

Indu, by pressers urged to speed, bellowing out while beautified.
Sends forth a very mighty sound.

Pour on us, Soma, with thy stream man conquering might which many crave,
Accompanied with hero sons.

Hither hath Pavamana flowed, Soma flowed hither in a stream,
To settle in the vats of wood.

To waters with the stones they drive thee tawny-hued, most rich in sweets,
O Indu, to be Indra's drink.

For Indra, for the Thunderer press the Soma very rich in sweets,
Lovely, inspiriting, for strength.

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MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Rig. “Rig Veda 9.30: STREAMS of this Potent One have flowed easily to the straining-cloth.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/rigveda-rishis/751/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Rig. “Rig Veda 9.30: STREAMS of this Potent One have flowed easily to the straining-cloth.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/rigveda-rishis/751/.

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