Rig Veda

Book 9, Hymn XXV. Soma Pavamana

1. GREEN-HUED! as one who giveth strength flow on for Gods to drink, a draught
For Vāyu and the Marut host.

2 O Pavamana, sent by song, roaring about thy dwelling-place,
Pass into Vāyu as Law bids.

3 The Steer shines with the Deities, dear Sage in his appointed home,
Foe-Slayer, most beloved by Gods.

4 Taking each beauteous form, he goes, desirable, while purified,
Thither where- the Immortals sit.

5 To Indra Soma flows, the Red, engendering song, exceeding wise,
The visitor of living men.

6 Flow, best exhilarator, Sage, flow to the filter in a stream
To seat thee in the place of song.