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1. The tawny Bull hath bellowed, fair as mighty Mitra to
behold: he gleams and flashes with the Sun.
2. We choose to-day that chariot-steed of thine, the
strong, that brings us bliss, the guardian, the desire of all.
3. Adhvaryu, to the filter lead the Soma juice expressed
with stones: make thou it pure for Indra's drink.
4. Swift runs this giver of delight, even the stream of flowingjuice:
Swift runs this giver of delight.
5. Pour hitherward, O Soma, wealth in thousands and heroic
strength, and keep renown secure for us!
-6. The ancient living ones have come unto a newer resting-place. They made
the Sun that he might shine.
7. Soma, flow on exceeding bright with loud roar to the
reservoirs, resting in wooden vats, thy home!
8. O Soma, thou, art strong and bright, potent, O God, with
potent sway: thou, mighty one, ordainest laws.
9. For food, flow onward with thy stream, cleansed and made
bright by sapient men: Indu. with sheen approach the milk!
10. Soma, flow on with pleasant stream, strong and devoted
to the Gods, our friend, unto the woollen sieve.
11. By this solemnity, Soma, thou, though great, hast been
increased: in joy thou, verily actest like a bull!
12. Most active and benevolent, this Pavamana sent to us
for lofty friendship meditates.
13. Indu, to us for this great rite, bearing as 'twere thy
wave to Gods, unwearied, thou art flowing on.
14. Chasing our foemen, driving off the godless, Soma
floweth on, going to Indra's settled place.
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