Rig Veda

Book 9, Hymn XLVIII. Soma Pavamana

1. WITH sacrifice we seek to thee kind Cherisher of manly might
In mansions of the lofty heavens;

2 Gladdening crusher of the bold, ruling with very mighty sway,
Destroyer of a hundred forts.

3 Hence, Sapient One! the Falcon, strong of wing, unwearied, brought thee down,
Lord over riches, from the sky.

4 That each may see the light, the Bird brought us the guard of Law, the Friend
Of all, the speeder through the air.

5 And now, sent forth, it hath attained to mighty power and majesty,
Most active, ready to assist.