HYMN XLVI. Soma Pavamana.

1. LIKE able coursers they have been sent forth to be the feast of Gods,

joying in mountains, flowing on.

2 To Vayu flow the Soma-streams, the drops of juice made beautiful

Like a bride dowered by her sire.

3 Pressed in the mortar, these, the drops of

juice, the Somas rich in food,

Give strength to Indra with their work.

4 Deft-handed men, run hither, seize the brilliant juices blent with meal,

And cook with milk the gladdening draught.

5 Thus, Soma, Conqueror of wealth! flow, finding furtherance for us,

Giver oF ample opulence.

6 This Pavamana, meet to be adorned, the fingers ten adorn,

The draught that shall make Indra glad.