HYMN VII. Soma Pavamana.

1. FORTH on their way the glorious drops have flowed for maintenance of Law,

Knowing this sacrifice's course.

2 Down in the mighty waters sinks the stream of meath, most excellent,

Oblation best of all in worth.

3 About the holy place, the Steer true, guileless, noblest, hath sent forth

Continuous voices in the wood.

4 When, clothed in manly strength, the Sage flows in celestial wisdom round,

The Strong would win the light of heaven.

5 When purified, he sits as King above the hosts, among his folk,

What time the sages bring him nigh.

6 Dear, golden-coloured, in the fleece he sinks and settles in the wood:

The Singer shows his zeal in hymns.

7 He goes to Indra, Vayu, to the Asvins, as his custom is,

With gladdening juice which gives them joy.

8 Tle streams of pleasant Soma flow to Bhaga, Mitra-Varuna, -

Well-knowing through his mighty powers.

Heaven and Earth, riches of meath to win us wealth:

Gain for us treasures and renown.