Religion

Sama Veda II.9.1.17: For Indra flow most rich in sweets, O

by The Rishis of the Sama Veda c. 1200–1000 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895) · From Hymns of the Samaveda (1895)

Religion

1. For Indra flow most rich in sweets, O Soma, bringing him delight!

2. Bright, meditating sacred song, these juices have sent Vayu forth.

3. They were sent forth to feast the Gods, like chariots speeding in the race.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.9.1.17: For Indra flow most rich in sweets, O.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/434/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.9.1.17: For Indra flow most rich in sweets, O.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/434/.

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