Rig Veda

Book 1, Hymn XX. Ṛbhus

1 FOR the Celestial Race this song of praise which gives wealth lavishly
Was made by singers with their lips.

2 They who for Indra, with their mind, formed horses harnessed by a word,
Attained by works to sacrifice.

3 They for the two Nāsatyas wrought a light car moving every way:
They formed a nectar-yielding cow.

4 The Ṛbhus with effectual prayers, honest, with constant labour, made
Their Sire and Mother young again.

5 Together came your gladdening drops with Indra by the Maruts girt,
With the Ādityas, with the Kings.

6 The sacrificial ladle, wrought newly by the God Tvaṣṭar's hand—
Four ladles have ye made thereof.

7 Vouchsafe us wealth, to him who pours thrice seven libations, yea, to each
Give wealth, pleased with our eulogies.

8 As ministering Priests they held, by pious acts they won themselves,
A share in sacrifice with Gods.