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

HYMN 83

Rishi : GOTAMA Deity: INDRA

1. Indra, he who grows most by thy protections, dwelling amidst ample Horses, is the foremost to go where the Cows are. Him, dost thou endow with plentiful wealth as the fully conscious Waters fill the rivers.

Horses, Cows, Waters are evidently symbolic of Life-Powers’ Rays of Consciousness, and Currents of Consciousness.

2. The divine Powers approach the (body of the) sacrificer like Waters flowing down. As the extended Mid-region looks upon the Earth below, the Powers regard (the sacrificer). Him who desires the Godheads, Godheads who love the mantra, the Gods reach first to the high station; like suitors they serve him.

3. Thou hast set the utterance suited to both (Earth and Heaven) who worship with uplifted aspiration. Unchecked, he (Yajamana) abides in thy law and grows. For him who pours the libation is the auspicious power.

Both: Heaven and Earth, signifying the pure mind and waking physical consciousness.

Ladle: signifies upward aspiration.

4. Thus do the Angirasas of flaming lustres, leaders who by their accomplished action won all the Wealth of Horses, Kine and Cattle from Pani, first establish the power in him (Yajamana).

5. Atharvan, first by sacrifices laid the paths. Then was born the pleasing Surya, guardian of the laws. Ushanas Kavya, along with others, obtained the Cows. Let us worship the immortal (Indra) born of the Lord of the Law.

Surya in the form of Indra.

6. When the sacred seat is readied and spread out, when the mantra chants the praises up the heaven, where the Word of Laud sounds high, Indra (rejoices when these come to him. Grāvā, stone, pressing out Soma, signifies the Word that issues from the heart of the Yajamana.