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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.