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Mandala IX

HYMN XXXVIII. Soma Pavamana.

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THIS chariot rushes through the woolen sieve, as it goes To battle that wins a thousand prizes.

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THE wives of Trita with the stones urge on this Golden One Indu to Indra for his drink.

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TEN nimble fingers carefully adorn him here; they make him bright And beautiful for the joyful drink.

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HE like a falcon settles among the clans of men. Moving like a lover to his love.

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THIS youthful invigorating juice looks downward from its place in heaven, This Soma drop that pierced the sieve.

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Poured for the drink, this golden juice Flows forth, intelligent, crying out, To the beloved place.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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