Rig Veda

Book 9, Hymn XIV. Soma Pavamana

1. REPOSING on the river's wave the Sage hath widely flowed around,
Bearing the hymn which many love.

2 When the Five kindred Companies, active in duty, with the song
Establish him, the Powerful,

3 Then in his juice whose strength is great, have all the Gods rejoiced themselves,
When he hath clothed him in the milk.

4 Freeing himself he flows away, leaving his body's severed limbs,
And meets his own Companion here.

5 He by the daughters of the priest, like a fair youth, hath been adorned,
Making the milk, as ’twere, his robe.

6 O'er the fine fingers, through desire of milk, in winding course he goes,
And utters voice which he hath found.

7 The nimble fingers have approached, adorning him the Lord of Strength:
They grasp the vigorous Courser's back.

8 Comprising all the treasures that are in the heavens and on the earth,
Come, Soma, as our faithful Friend.