Translations of Rig Veda Suktas 33-121 by M.P. Pandit

Name: Translations of Rig Veda Suktas 33-121 by M.P. Pandit
Author: T. V. Kapali Sastry

Vol. 10 - Collected Works of T. V. Kapali Sastry

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English translations by M. P. Pandit of only Riks from Rig Veda Samhita, Mandala I, Suktas 33 - 121. Though based on the Siddhānjana, the renderings are more free than literal. The translations are only of the Riks with brief notes (from the Commentary) added wherever found necessary.

Collected Works of T. V. Kapali Sastry Translations of Rig Veda Suktas 33-121 by M.P. Pandit Editor: M. P. Pandit

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD
RIGVEDA SAMHITA : Mandala I
- HYMN 33
- HYMN 34
- HYMN 35
- HYMN 36
- HYMN 37
- HYMN 39
- HYMN 40
- HYMN 42
- HYMN 44
- HYMN 45
- HYMN 46
- HYMN 47
- HYMN 48
- HYMN 49
- HYMN 50
- HYMN 51
- HYMN 52
- HYMN 53
- HYMN 54
- HYMN 55
- HYMN 56
- HYMN 57
- HYMN 58
- HYMN 59
- HYMN 60
- HYMN 61
- HYMN 62
- HYMN 63
- HYMN 64
- HYMN 65
- HYMN 66
- HYMN 67
- HYMN 68
- HYMN 69
- HYMN 70
- HYMN 71
- HYMN 72
- HYMN 73
- HYMN 74
- HYMN 75
- HYMN 76
- HYMN 77
- HYMN 78
- HYMN 79
- HYMN 80
- HYMN 81
- HYMN 82
- HYMN 83
- HYMN 84
- HYMN 85
- HYMN 86
- HYMN 87
- HYMN 88
- HYMN 89
- HYMN 90
- HYMN 91
- HYMN 92
- HYMN 93
- HYMN 94
- HYMN 95
- HYMN 96
- HYMN 97
- HYMN 98
- HYMN 99
- HYMN 100
- HYMN 101
- HYMN 102
- HYMN 103
- HYMN 104
- HYMN 105
- HYMN 106
- HYMN 107
- HYMN 108
- HYMN 109
- HYMN 110
- HYMN 111
- HYMN 112
- HYMN 113
- HYMN 114
- HYMN 115
- HYMN 116
- HYMN 117
- HYMN 118
- HYMN 119
- HYMN 120
- HYMN 121

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RIGVEDA SAMHITA : Mandala I

HYMN 103

Rishi : KUTSA Deity: INDRA

The Seers have long known from above this thy supreme Power. Other is this his lustre on Earth; in heaven the other; and both cohere as banner with banner in battle.

Lustre on Earth: Agni.

Lustre in Heaven: Surya.

Agni rising from the heart of the Yajamana and the solar Light descending from above, meet together; this is the sign of the working of Indra.

He upheld the Earth and spread it wide. Smiting with the thunderbolt he has released the Waters. Maghavan with his puissances has slain Ahi, rent the ruddy (Vritra) and slaughtered the armless (Vritra).

Vritra serpent-like in movement is Ahi; reddened at the stroke of the thunderbolt he is Rauhira; with his arms sundered he is Vyamsa.

Thunder-armed, confident of his strength, he goes about destroying the cities of the Dasyus, O Indra, thunderer, cast thy shaft for his (Yajamana’s) sake against the Dasyu. Increase the strength and glory of the strivers.
Bearing the Name laudable for all mortal time, Maghavan is gracious to him who celebrates it - the Name borne by Indra, who inspires Hearing⁵⁷

Behold the powerful, vast (might) of Indra. Have faith in his prowess by which he won the Cows, won the Steeds, won the Herbs, the Waters, the delights (of Earth).
We pour Soma to the doer of many deeds, the best (of the Gods), showerer, of unfailing strength, the hero who, watchful, goes parting the wealth⁵⁸

Thou, Indra, didst gloriously perform a hero deed when thou didst awaken the slumbering Ahi with thy thunderbolt. Then did the Spouses (of the Gods) rejoice in thee exultant, so did the flying Maruts and the All-Gods.
As thou hast slain Shushma, Pipru, Kuyava, Vritra and torn down the forts of Shambara, O Indra, may Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, Ocean Earth and Heaven preserve it (the benediction) for us.