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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.