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

HYMN 110

Rishi: KUTSA Deity: RIBHUS

1. O Ribhus, my extended rite is repeated; the most pleasing laud is recited in your praise. Here is this sea of Soma for all the Gods. Be sated with the Soma offered with the hallowing word.

2. When ye, my old kinsmen, mature, desiring the enjoyable Soma, journeyed, then O Sons of Sudhanvan, ye came to the dwelling of the veteran, giver of Soma in plenty.

3. Then did Savitr confer immortality upon ye when ye came proclaiming him who cannot be concealed. The single bowl (for holding Soma) of the mighty creator, they have made fourfold.

4. The Ribhus, singers, performing acts in skill of movements gained immortality, though mortal they were. The Sons of Sudhanvan, sun-bright⁶²

5. Praised nearby, the Ribhus measured out the single straining bowl, as it were a field, with a sharpened rod, seeking the best (libation), desiring glory among the Gods.

The Soma-bowl (denoting the body) strains to become fourfold.

6. To the leaders in the firmament, we offer, as with a ladle the oblation, we praise with knowledge, the Ribhus who attained the movement skills of the protector of this (universe) and ascended to the prosperity of the shining world of Swar.

7. Most fresh in might, Ribhu is Indra to us. With his plenitudus and wealth, Ribhu is our donor and asylum. May we, O Gods, on a happy occasion, overcome the armies of the non-pourers through your protection.

8. Ribhus, ye separated the Cow from the hide and again united the mother with the calf. Sons of Sudhanvan, heroes, ye rendered your aged parents youthful with your skill in works.

The Cow is Aditi: the calf is the soul of man. Removing the cover of Tamas, the soul is restored to the Mother-Consciousness.

Parents: Heaven and Earth.

9. Indra, joined with the Ribhus, give us the bounties, cherish the wondrous wealth for us. And may Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, Ocean, Earth and Heaven grant it.