Plain text of Rig Veda - Book The Ninth · HYMN XIV. The Provision of God (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 righteous 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 O Lord, comprising all the treasures that are in the heavens and on the earth,
Be our faithful Friend.