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Rig Veda

Rig Veda 3.49

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English · Ralph T. H. Griffith

Great Indra will I laud, in whom all people who drink the Soma have attained their longing; Whom, passing wise, Gods, Heaven and Earth, engendered, formed by a Master's hand, to crush the Vritras.

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English · Ralph T. H. Griffith

Whom, most heroic, borne by Tawny Coursers, verily none subdueth in the battle; Who, reaching far, most vigorous, hath shortened the Dasyu's life with Warriors bold of spirit.

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English · Ralph T. H. Griffith

Victor in fight, swift mover like a warhorse, pervading both worlds, rainer down of blessings, To be invoked in war like Bhaga, Father, as 'twere, of hymns, fair, prompt to hear, strength-giver.

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English · Ralph T. H. Griffith

Supporting heaven, the high back of the region, his car is Vayu with his team of Vasus. Illumining the nights, the Sun's creator, like Dhishana he deals forth strength and riches.

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English · Ralph T. H. Griffith

Call we on Maghavan, auspicious Indra, best Hero in the fight where spoil is gathered; The Strong, who listens, who gives aid in battles, who slays the Vritras, wins and gathers treasure.

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Ralph T. H. Griffith's translation (1896–97). It is dated, and scholars now read many verses differently. A few verses Griffith left untranslated or moved to an appendix are not included.

Ralph T. H. Griffith, The Hymns of the Rigveda, 2nd edition (Benares: E. J. Lazarus, 1896–97). Public domain. Text from English Wikisource, checked against Internet Archive scans of the 1896–97 printing. · Source ↗

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