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 113

Rishi: KUTSA Deity: USHAS

This light has arrived, the fairest of lights; born is the far-extending many-hued Ray. Even as Ushas, issued from Night, gives birth to the sun, the Night gives birth to the Dawn.
Parent of the sun, the fair, bright Dawn has arrived; the dark Night has vacated her dwellings; akin, immortal, succeeding each other, effacing each other’s colour, they traverse the heavens.
Common, unending is the path of the sisters; guided by the sun alternately they travel. Well-lighted, different in hues, common-minded, Night and Dawn do not clash, neither do they tarry.
Brilliant guide to happy truths is known Ushas of many hues; she has opened our Doors. Lighting up the entire world, she has illuminated wealth for us. She issues forth all the worlds.
Opulent (Ushas) sets the lazy on the right course – one for enjoyment, one for sacrifice, one for wealth. To those seeing little (she gives) extended vision. Ushas issues forth all the worlds.
One to hero-strength, one to Hearing, one to great sacrifice, one to pursue his gain, - all to follow their different vocations, Ushas issues forth all the worlds.
Daughter of Heaven, youthful, white-robed, sovereign of all riches of the Earth, is beheld lighting up all. Shine full here today, O auspicious Ushas.
She follows the path of the Dawns that are past. First of the eternal Dawns to come, Ushas glows urging the living, awakening someone who was dead.
O Ushas, as thou hast caused Agni to be kindled and with the eye of the sun revealed the world, and awakened men for sacrifice, thou hast done good service to the Gods.
How long a time the Dawns have risen and the Dawns will rise ? Yearning for Dawns that have been, she shines. Shining bright, she goes forth with the others (to follow).
The mortals who beheld the ancient Dawn rising have gone⁶⁷

Scatterer of foes, guardian of Truth, manifest for Truth, happy, impeller of true words, most auspicious, carrying the advent of the Gods, O Ushas, most excellent, shine full here today.
Divine Ushas hath dawned continually from of old. And endowed with wealth, she has now manifested this (world). So will she shine on days to come. Ageless, immortal, she moves on her own strength.
Ushas lights up with her lustres the vast quarters of the Heavens. She has thrown off her dark form; and awakening (the world) Ushas approaches in her car drawn by purple steeds.
Bringing with her life-sustaining blessings, awakening Ushas imparts the wondrous radiance. Model of the countluss Dawns gone by, she appears the first of the brilliant ones to come.
Arise! Our inspiring being⁶⁸

The singer of lauds, praising the refulgent Dawns, utters the well-connected words. Affluent one, dawn today upon him who lauds thee. Shine down on us life with progeny.
May he who has pressed libation gain, at the conclusion of his praise-songs like the wind (speeding) the Dawns bestowing Cows, Heroes, Steeds, shining upon the mortal who offers (oblations).
Mother of the Gods, face of Aditi, ensign of sacrifice, great one, shine forth; approving of us, shine on our Word. Cherished by all, do thou make us felt among the people.
Whatever wonderful capacity the Dawns bring to him who offers praises and worship is a blessing. May Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, Ocean, Earth and Heaven grant it.