Plain text of Rig Veda - Book The Ninth · Hymn CXIII. In Praise of God the Purifier
1 Let the slayer of the wicked drink by the side of Saryanavan, storing up vigour in his heart, prepared to do heroic deeds. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
2 Lord of the Quarters, flow thou on, boon of God, from the Arjika land,
Poured out with ardour and with faith, and the true hymn of worship. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
3 Hither hath the daughter of the sun brought the wild Steer whom the rain-cloud nursed.
The guardians have seized hold of him, and in the vessel laid the juice. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
4 Splendid by Law, declaring Law, truth-speaking, truthful in thy works,
Enouncing faith, King! thou whom thy Maker decks. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
5 Together flow the meeting streams of him the Great and truly Strong.
The juices of the juicy meet. Made pure by prayer, O Golden-hued, flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
6 O Purifier, where the priest, as he recites the rhythmic prayer,
Lords it o'er the juice with the stone, bringing forth delight, flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
7 O Lord, place me in that deathless, undecaying world, the Garden,
Wherein the light of heaven is set, and everlasting lustre shines. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
8 Make me immortal in that realm where the righteous dwell,
Where is the secret shrine of heaven, where are those waters young and fresh. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
9 Make me immortal in that realm where they move even as they list,
In the third sphere of inmost heaven where lucid worlds are full of light. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
10 Make me immortal in that realm of eager wish and strong desire,
Where food and full delight are found. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.
11 Make me immortal in that realm where happiness and transports,
Joys and felicities combine, and longing wishes are fulfilled. Flow, O pure drop, flow for the sake of the Mighty.