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 55

Rishi : SAVYA Deity: INDRA

His vastness is wider than the heaven; nor does earth compare to Indra in its greatness; terrible, powerful, he heats up all sides for sake of men who behold; he whets his thunderbolt for sharpness as a bull (does his horns).
Issuing out of the ocean, he receives the widespread waters in their amplitude as the ocean with the rivers, For the quaff of Soma Indra showers bull-like. Fighter from of old, vigorous, he covets mighty deeds.

Ocean: the Infinite Substance. Rivers: powers of light, strength etc.

Absorbing the said waters, Indra showers them for the Yajamana, being desirous of Soma. Nourished by them, the Yajamana pours the Soma. With this intake Indra is energised and veteran fighter that he is, he is eager for mighty deeds.

Thou, Indra, hast not struck at the mountain-cloud for thy enjoyment; thou rulest over holders of vast might; God (Indra), excelling in valour, is known to us excellently. Foremost he is established in front for various action.

Indra strikes for the benefit of the Yajamana, not for his own. Various action to avert danger, acquire wealth, slay Vritra etc. for the weal of the Yajamana.

Verily, delighted Indra speaks to his worshippers, pleasantly reveals to his people the mystery of his signs. When bounteous Indra impels happy speech (in the Yajamana), the showerer delights the worshipper.
Verily it is he the warrior who with overpowering might fights great battles for men. When he wields the fatal thunderbolt and kills (Vritra), then do they have faith in the resplendent Indra.
Desirous of renown, increasing to the extent of the earth, destroying the artful dwellings (of the Asuras) with his might, rendering the lights free from obstruction, he of happy deeds releases the waters aflow for his worshipper.
Drinker of Soma, may thy mind be gift-disposed. Listener of prayers, bring thy steeds hitherward. Indra, thy charioteers are skilled in restraining, thy effectuating beams lead not astray.
Thou holdest in thy hands, O Indra, inexhaustible wealth. Celebrated, thou bearest in thy body unvanquished strength. In thy limbs abide many powers like wells surrounded by men for water.