Rig Veda 9.3

eṣa devo amartyaḥ parṇavīr iva dīyati abhi droṇāny āsadam

Here present this Immortal God flies, like a bird upon her wings, To settle in the vats of wood.

eṣa devo vipā kṛto 'ti hvarāṃsi dhāvati pavamāno adābhyaḥ

This God, made ready with the hymn, runs swiftly through the winding ways, Inviolable as he flows.

eṣa devo vipanyubhiḥ pavamāna ṛtāyubhiḥ harir vājāya mṛjyate

This God while flowing is adorned, like a bay steed for war, by men Devout and skilled in holy songs.

eṣa viśvāni vāryā śūro yann iva satvabhiḥ pavamānaḥ siṣāsati

He, like a warrior going forth with heroes, as he flows along Is fain to win all precious boons.

eṣa devo ratharyati pavamāno daśasyati āviṣkṛṇoti vagvanum

This God, as he is flowing on, speeds like a car and gives his gifts: He lets his voice be heard of all

eṣa viprair abhiṣṭuto 'po devo vi gāhate dadhad ratnāni dāśuṣe

Praised by the sacred bards, this God dives into waters, and bestows Rich gifts upon the worshipper.

eṣa divaṃ vi dhāvati tiro rajāṃsi dhārayā pavamānaḥ kanikradat

Away he rushes with his stream, across the regions, into heaven, And roars as he is flowing on.

eṣa divaṃ vy āsarat tiro rajāṃsy aspṛtaḥ pavamānaḥ svadhvaraḥ

While flowing, meet for sacrifice, he hath gone up to heaven across The regions, irresistible.

eṣa pratnena janmanā devo devebhyaḥ sutaḥ hariḥ pavitre arṣati

After the 'way of ancient time, this God, pressed out for Deities, Flows tawny to the straining-cloth.

eṣa u sya puruvrato jajñāno janayann iṣaḥ dhārayā pavate sutaḥ

This Lord of many Holy Laws, even at his birth engendering strength, Effused, flows onward in a stream.