Tirasci Hymns
A seer from the Angiras lineage, credited with Rigveda Mandala 10 (hymn 53). His hymns contain profound praise for the gods, reflecting Angiras' tradition.
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Hymn 8.95
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Addressing Indra as a lover of hymns and king of all, this invocation calls him to drink Soma and bestow wealth, strength, and blessings. It repeatedly emphasizes the purity of the offerings and requests Indra's pure, decisive action against adversaries (Vritras) to secure spoils.
Hymn 8.96
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
An epic hymn celebrating Indra's unmatched cosmic power and heroic deeds, especially his Vritra-slaying that freed the waters. It depicts him as a formidable warrior, allied with the Maruts, whose thunderbolt strikes fear and ensures victory. The hymn urges singers to win his friendship and aid.
Hymn 8.97
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn is a fervent plea to Indra for power, wealth, and unwavering protection, distinguishing between the generous and the stingy. It asks Indra to be a close companion at the Soma offerings, emphasizing his unparalleled strength that surpasses all beings, and urges him never to turn away from his devotees.
Hymn 8.98
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn glorifies Indra as the supreme conqueror, creator of all, and establisher of cosmic order, who made the sun shine. It hails him as a beloved, victorious protector, greater than the worlds, and father-mother to mankind, invoking him for strength and a hero to lead in battle.
Hymn 8.99
Addressed to: Indra
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn invites Indra, the generous and fair-faced conqueror, to rejoice in the Soma offerings and draw near. It celebrates his overwhelming might that ensures victory over rivals and misfortunes, with Earth and Heaven following his power, seeking his constant protection and aids.
Hymn 8.100
Addressed to: Indra and Vak
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn features a dramatic assertion of Indra's supremacy, challenging those who doubt his existence while recounting his Vritra-slaying deeds. It then shifts to praise Vāk (Speech), Queen of the Gods, and concludes with a plea for Vishu and Dyaus to assist Indra in releasing the rivers.
Hymn 8.101
Addressed to: Diverse Gods
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn is a vibrant tapestry of invocations, primarily calling upon Mitra and Varuṇa for protection, wealth, and keen sight. It also weaves in prayers to the Nasatyas, Vayu, and the Sun for their bounty and greatness. It concludes with a powerful affirmation of Aditi, the divine mother, emphasizing her vital, unharmable nature.
Hymn 8.102
Addressed to: Agni
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn is a profound homage to Agni, the divine fire. It praises him as the youthful, radiant Lord of the house, essential priest, and messenger who brings vitality and abundance. The hymn repeatedly calls upon Agni to facilitate sacrifices, purify offerings, and ensure success, even accepting the most humble gifts from his devoted worshipers.
Hymn 8.103
Addressed to: Agni
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn extols Agni as the ultimate path-finder and generous giver. It celebrates his majesty, power to win wealth and fame, and his role as the divine priest who ensures prosperity. Worshipers adorn Agni with songs, trusting him to bestow heroic qualities, abundance, and blessings for future generations, inviting him to revel in their offerings.
Hymn 9.1
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn celebrates Soma as it is pressed and purified, flowing in "sweetest, most exhilarating streams" for Indra. It's invoked as a powerful demon-slayer and bestower of blessings, wealth, and strength, essential for Indra's triumphs and the prosperity of the worshippers.
Hymn 9.2
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Experience Soma's majestic purification, flowing like a "strong bull" to invigorate Indra and invite the gods. This hymn portrays Soma as a splendid, roaring force—a friend to heaven, the sun, and Indra—invoked to bring strength, prosperity, and victory, the very soul of the sacrifice.
Hymn 9.3
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn vividly depicts Soma's divine journey, portraying it as an immortal god flying like a bird, running swiftly, and roaring loudly as it flows. Adorned and praised, Soma is a dynamic "warrior" and "chariot," bestowing treasures and generating strength for the worshippers.
Hymn 9.4
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn is a powerful plea to Soma, asking it to flow forth purified, not just for glory and strength, but to "make us better than we are." It implores Soma to grant wisdom, destroy enemies, bestow wealth, and ensure a long life under the Sun, upholding cosmic law.
Hymn 9.5
Addressed to: Apri Hymn
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
A grand hymn celebrating Soma's radiant purification, "shining forth everywhere" and "sharpening its horns." It portrays Soma as a magnificent, self-born force, delighting gods and mortals alike. The hymn culminates with numerous deities gathering joyfully for Soma's consecrating rite, affirming its supreme power.
Hymn 9.6
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn invokes Soma to flow "with your pleasant stream" through the woolly sieve, bringing strength and renown. It describes the cleansing ritual, culminating in Soma's exhilarating essence being mixed with milk for the gods' feast. Soma is celebrated as upholding ancient wisdom and invigorating Indra.
Hymn 9.7
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn portrays the "glorious Soma drops" flowing along the path of cosmic order, a powerful stream of sweetness sinking into mighty waters. Soma is celebrated as a "king" among offerings, joining powers of speech and bringing exhilaration to deities, ultimately invoked for wealth, fame, and abundance from Heaven and Earth.
Hymn 9.8
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
These verses depict Soma juices flowing to fulfill Indra's desires, increasing his might and inciting his bounty. The hymn emphasizes Soma's purification, its adornment with milk, and its role as a powerful friend, invoked to destroy enemies, bring wealth and rain, grant strength in battle, and ensure progeny.
Hymn 9.9
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn celebrates Soma as a "wise sage from the heavens" and "bright son," producing precious energies and strengthening cosmic order. It portrays Soma invigorating rivers, aiding sacred rites, driving away darkness, and making paths ready, ultimately invoked to grant great glory, wealth, heroic sons, wisdom, and light.
Hymn 9.10
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn vividly describes the Soma-drops flowing like "roaring chariots and eager horses" for wealth and prosperity. Adorned with milk and praised, Soma generates light, opens "doors of understanding," and connects the human essence to the divine, symbolizing a profound union with the sun and cosmic insight.
Hymn 9.11
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn celebrates the purification of Soma, mixed with milk and sweetness, as an offering for the gods, especially Indra. It's invoked to bring well-being to people, animals, and plants, and to grant heroic strength and prosperity.
Hymn 9.12
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Here, the sweet Soma drops are offered for Indra, flowing through sacred spaces and filters. Described as wise and energizing, Soma is praised for its ability to invigorate generations and bestow wealth and power upon devotees.
Hymn 9.13
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Witness the powerful flow of purifying Soma, prepared for Indra and Vayu. This hymn invokes Soma for victory, abundance, strength, and valor, while also calling upon its roar to strike down enemies and drive away the godless.
Hymn 9.14
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Soma, the wise essence dwelling on river waves, flows forth carrying hymns, delighting the gods when adorned with milk. Described as the Lord of Strength, it's prepared by nimble fingers and invoked to be a friend, encompassing all treasures.
Hymn 9.15
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Soma is portrayed as a swift hero or bull, journeying towards Indra, bestowing strength and leading. The hymn describes its purification, adornment with brilliance, and the meticulous care from nimble fingers and songs as it brings treasures.
Hymn 9.16
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Experience Soma’s potent essence extracted for joyous intoxication, flowing richly through filters. This hymn describes its purification by wisdom and consciousness, offered to Indra, pervading all life and bringing wealth.
Hymn 9.17
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Like rushing rivers, the vigorous Soma streams destroy obstacles and flow towards Indra, consuming demons. This hymn highlights Soma’s intoxicating wave, cosmic power that urges the sun, and its revered place in sacrifice, sought by singers for aid.
Hymn 9.18
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn presents Soma as the universal source of joy, flowing from mountains through filters. It is praised as a wise seer, poet, and giver of life, attracting all gods and embodying prosperity across sky and earth in every celebration.
Hymn 9.19
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn calls upon purified Soma to bring wonderful wealth, acknowledging its shared dominion with Indra over heavens and cattle. Soma, likened to a thundering bull, is invoked to instill fear in enemies and ensure prosperity and heroic strength.
Hymn 9.20
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Here, Soma, the wise poet, flows towards the divine banquet, conquering challenges and bestowing abundant wealth and glory. Described as a pious king, it invigorates songs, remains invincible, and grants heroic strength to singers.
Hymn 9.21
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn celebrates the joyful, energetic flow of Soma, journeying towards Indra. These purifying drops bring light, strength, and inspiration, fulfilling desires and pushing away enemies, evoking a sense of vibrant, purposeful movement.
Hymn 9.22
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Soma juices surge forth with immense power and wisdom, swift as winds and Agni's flames. These immortal, purified drops traverse cosmic realms, bringing wealth and fulfilling desires, celebrating their relentless, purposeful journey.
Hymn 9.23
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Sweet Soma juices flow, intoxicating and permeating all sacred knowledge. This mighty, purifying drink empowers Indra to defeat enemies, brings wealth and progeny, and serves as a vital companion at divine feasts, embodying strength.
Hymn 9.24
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn joyously describes Soma's purifying flow, gleaming as it's cleansed in water and rushed towards Indra. It's a source of conquering power, worthy of adoration, and beloved by the gods for destroying sin.
Hymn 9.25
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Soma, the purifying Pavamana, roars forth, bringing strength and exhilaration to Vayu, Maruts, and Indra. This wise, foe-slaying deity shines with the gods, assuming beautiful forms as it flows into the filter, destined for praise.
Hymn 9.26
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Seers and creators prepare Soma, the vigorous, inexhaustible sustainer of the sky, adorning it on Aditi's lap. This wise, multi-faceted lord of speech, nourished by thought, delights Indra with enhanced songs.
Hymn 9.27
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn glorifies Soma as a purifying sage, cleansing the filter and driving away enemies. A mighty, bull-like conqueror, it flows for Indra and Vayu, bringing joy, strength, and desire for wealth, enjoying its presence with the sun.
Hymn 9.28
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn praises Soma as a powerful, all-knowing god who illuminates all realms and shines beautifully. Beloved by the gods, this immortal slayer of Vritra roars towards the vats, purifying all and destroying sin.
Hymn 9.29
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Soma flows with potent, bull-like energy towards the gods, purified by priests' hymns. This abundant, glorious light gathers riches, combines enemies, and protects devotees, bestowing both earthly and divine wealth.
Hymn 9.30
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn describes Soma's potent, purifying flow, enhancing its voice and power as it's pressed. It cries out loudly, pouring forth mighty strength and heroic vigor for Indra's drink, bringing delight and communal strength.
Hymn 9.31
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn celebrates the purifying Soma, flowing forth to create wealth and increase strength. It's invoked to master victories, with winds and rivers aiding its power. Cows offer it ghee and milk, as the hymn seeks Soma's mighty friendship.
Hymn 9.32
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Exhilarating Soma juices, prepared by pressing stones and women for generous patrons, flow into the assembly for glory. Like a swan causing song or a swift deer, it settles into ritual order. The hymn asks Soma for radiant fame, intelligence, and glory.
Hymn 9.33
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Potent Soma juices surge like powerful waves, flowing into vessels with cosmic order, bringing abundant wealth. Dedicated to Indra, Vayu, Varuna, and other gods, it prompts cows to low and mothers to praise. The hymn requests Soma to purify and shower blessings.
Hymn 9.34
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
The pressed Soma juice, full of vigor, breaks through barriers as it flows for Indra, Vayu, Varuna, Maruts, and Vishnu. Carefully extracted and refined, this tawny essence becomes exhilarating for Indra. Hymns flow in unison, celebrating its power.
Hymn 9.35
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Addressing Pavamana, this hymn asks Soma to bestow abundant wealth, light, and understanding. Hailed as an agitator, a hero, and a bearer of riches, Soma is adorned with hymns as the Guardian of people, whose law the world embraces.
Hymn 9.36
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn describes Soma's ritual journey through the sieve, cheering the gods and bringing forth light and skill. Cleansed by the pious, Soma is implored to pour forth all wealth from the cosmos, seeking horses, cattle, and heroes for the worshipper.
Hymn 9.37
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
The powerful, golden Soma juice flows through the filter, destroying demons and showing devotion to gods. Intelligent and discerning, it even caused the sun and dawn to shine. This Vritra-slaying, abundance-giving Soma swiftly moves towards Indra.
Hymn 9.38
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Like a bull, this powerful Soma juice rushes through the sieve for riches, propelled by women for Indra's drink. Adorned by ten workers, it settles like a falcon, moving with youthful exhilaration. Golden and bright, it calls out to its beloved place.
Hymn 9.39
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn urges the swift, intelligent Soma to flow to the gods, bringing provisions and rain from the sky. The bright essence, descended from above, enters the purifying sieve, eventually poured as mead for Indra, settling into cosmic order.
Hymn 9.40
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
The all-seeing Soma presses on adversaries, adorned by the wise, as it ascends to Indra's firm seat. This hymn fervently asks Soma (Indu/Pavamana) to pour forth abundant, thousandfold riches, glories, provisions, and heroic strength, increasing praises.
Hymn 9.41
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn praises Soma, the energetic, purifying juice, as it flows like a powerful bull, driving away chaos and "black skin." It invokes Soma to bring forth immense wealth—cows, gold, horses, and sustenance—filling the sky and earth with its protective, life-giving stream, much like the sun and dawn.
Hymn 9.42
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Here, divine Soma is celebrated as a source of celestial light and the sun itself, flowing purified and radiant. This ancient ritual drink, a god among gods, is invoked for victory and sustenance, its powerful juices roaring as they are strained, generating and upholding the cosmic order with all desirable things.
Hymn 9.43
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
With joyful songs, the hymns adorn Soma, cleansed with milk, preparing him like a spirited horse for Indra’s invigorating drink. As Soma purifies himself, flowing through the sieve, he is invoked to bring forth resplendent wealth, a thousand splendors, and bestow heroic might upon the praising sage, ensuring victory.
Hymn 9.44
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn invites Soma to flow for the great ritual, carrying its frothy essence like an unwearied wave. Moved by devotion and wise thought, Soma, the vigilant creator of beautiful sacrifices, is asked to bring wealth, strength, and renown, guiding the worshipper towards divine favor and abundant prosperity today.
Hymn 9.45
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
A joyful invocation for Soma, "Indu," to flow forth for divine delight and Indra's drink, promising sustenance and wealth. Anointed with milk, the "red one" is praised for passing the sieve like a strong racehorse, bringing heroic strength and opening the doors to abundance for the singers.
Hymn 9.46
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Here, the Soma juices are released, flowing like swift horses, strengthening all. These purified drops, likened to a beautifully adorned bride, are destined for Vayu and grow Indra’s power. Skilled hands prepare the intoxicating liquid with meal and milk, invoking Soma, the conqueror of wealth, to bring great abundance.
Hymn 9.47
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn celebrates Soma's formidable power, rising like a gladdened bull to crush the Dasyus and settle all debts. Indra's juice is a thunderbolt, destined to win a thousand battles, and the poet seeks riches and triumph, aspiring to be among the victors, infused with Soma's might.
Hymn 9.48
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn praises Soma as a powerful, heavens-dwelling deity, whose mighty resolve crushes foes and destroys forts. Like a swift falcon, Soma brings wealth from the sky, serving as the common guardian of cosmic order for all. The worshipper aspires to embrace this active, all-perceiving force through good deeds.
Hymn 9.49
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
An earnest prayer for Soma to flow like abundant rain, bringing forth healthy nourishment, cows, and wealth. The hymn invokes Soma to run vigorously through the purifying filter, assuring divine attention. Flowing onward, Soma is praised for beating off evil and shining with ancient brilliance, bestowing rich abundance.
Hymn 9.50
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Soma’s powers surge like the roaring Sindhu river, accompanied by joyful voices as he flows from the mountain ridge. Pushed through the strainer, the tawny Soma drops sweetness, anointing with milk and balms. This hymn calls for the exhilarating Sage, Indu, to flow into the sieve for Indra’s divine drinking.
Hymn 9.51
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn is a ritualistic call to prepare Soma, the potent drink, for Indra. It describes the pressing and filtering process, emphasizing Soma's invigorating and intoxicating qualities, and its role in bringing wealth and glory to the worshipper and the singer.
Hymn 9.52
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Here, Soma is invoked as a celestial bringer of vigor and wealth, urged to flow through the filter with its "thousand streams." The hymn implores Soma to bestow gifts, secure strength for the people, and even quell the vigor of adversaries, seeking divine protection and endless blessings.
Hymn 9.53
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn opens with a powerful address to a thunderbolt-wielding deity, likely Indra, celebrating his demon-crushing might and invincibility in battle. It then shifts focus to the exhilarating, swift Soma, prepared and poured into rivers as an offering to fuel this very divine strength.
Hymn 9.54
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn paints Soma as a radiant, sage-like essence, drawn forth by the wise for its thousand blessings. It describes Soma as a purifying divine being, shining like the sun, flowing with seven celestial currents, and moving towards heavenly lakes, ultimately bringing cow-rich wealth for the gods' feast as Indra's friend.
Hymn 9.55
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Here, Soma is invoked to flow generously, bringing abundant grain, sustenance, and all forms of prosperity. The hymn requests Soma to settle on the sacred grass, showering blessings like cows and horses, and praises it as an undefeated conqueror who fearlessly strikes down enemies, ensuring enduring triumph.
Hymn 9.56
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn celebrates Soma as a swift, cosmic force flowing with divine order, actively destroying demons and eagerly serving the gods. It beautifully describes Soma's powerful streams befriending Indra, while "ten women" sing to Soma like a lover, ensuring its sweet flow for Indra and Vishnu, protecting all devotees.
Hymn 9.57
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn vividly depicts Soma's unfailing streams flowing like heavenly showers, brimming with abundance. It portrays the yellowish-green Soma as a watchful, regal king, skillfully preparing its powers like a falcon. The hymn concludes with a plea for Soma, as it is purified, to unleash riches from both sky and earth.
Hymn 9.58
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This short, rhythmic hymn celebrates the swift, delightful flow of Soma with a joyful refrain. It acknowledges the wisdom of Dawn and other goddesses in bestowing favor and treasures, attributing the reception of thousands of blessings from various sources to this vibrant, exhilarating current.
Hymn 9.59
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
A vibrant hymn that hails Soma as a universal conqueror—of cows, horses, and the forest—bringing forth riches and offspring. It traces Soma's origins from waters, herbs, and pressing boards, emphasizing its purifying power to overcome all evils, find light, and ultimately assert its greatness and supremacy over everything.
Hymn 9.60
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn invites singers to praise the perceptive, "thousand-eyed" Soma as it flows through the strainer. It depicts Soma making its crucial journey into the jars and intimately entering Indra's heart. The hymn concludes by imploring Soma to flow forth, ensuring Indra's bounty, well-being, progeny, and vital essence for all.
Hymn 9.61
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn celebrates Soma as a powerful, purifying king. Flowing onward, Soma brings abundant sustenance, wealth, and heroic sons, while destroying enemies and fortresses. It strengthens Indra and grants protection, symbolizing a vibrant, intoxicating force for prosperity and victory.
Hymn 9.62
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Here, Soma’s journey through the purifying filter is depicted, bringing immense good fortune and wealth. Mountain-born and god-loved, its potent drops make paths easy, ensure prosperity for cattle, and empower the gods with their sweet, invigorating essence.
Hymn 9.63
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn hails Soma as a source of immense power and wealth. It flows to strengthen Indra, Vishnu, and Vayu, ensuring fame and unconquerable riches. Soma defeats enemies, makes the sun shine, and drives away the godless, embodying victorious might.
Hymn 9.64
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Soma is extolled as a radiant, bull-like upholder of divine laws. Its mighty streams, flowing like an ocean, bring abundant cows, horses, and open doors to wealth. As a wise, faithful friend and protector, Soma grants comfort, strength, and blessings through sacred speech.
Hymn 9.65
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
Soma is presented as a magnificent king, propelled by goddesses and cleansed for battles. It pours abundant rain, heroic strength, and wealth, destroying foes. This mighty, intoxicating juice is a path-finder and protector, bestowing well-being and light upon humanity.
Hymn 9.66
Addressed to: Soma
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
This hymn presents Soma as a pervasive, wise ruler of the universe. Its streams, fed by seven rivers, generate food, impart knowledge, and ensure imperishable fame. A powerful warrior, Soma brings joy, sustenance, and offspring, driving away misfortune alongside Agni.
Hymn 9.67
Addressed to: Soma and Other Gods
Rishi: Others, Tirasci
A hymn dedicated to Soma’s purifying power and role in ritual. It flows as a joyous essence, bringing wealth, fame, and good fortune, while destroying demons and danger. The hymn also invokes other gods for complete purification and specific boons.