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Rigveda Samhita — Mandala 9 — Chapter 15

RV 9 15.1

एष धिया यात्य् अण्व्या शूरो रथेभिर् आशुभिः । गच्छन्न् इन्द्रस्य निष्कृतम्

eṣa dhiyā yāty aṇvyā śūro rathebhir āśubhiḥ | gacchann indrasya niṣkṛtam

This one goes by (his) fine insight, a hero with swift chariots, going to Indra's meeting-place.

AI translation rendered from the Sanskrit, not a published edition

Compare with Ralph T.H. Griffith

THROUGH the fine fingers, with the song, this Hero comes with rapid ears, Going to Indra's special place.

— tr. Ralph T.H. Griffith (1896)

RV 9 15.2

एष पुरू धियायते बृहते देवतातये । यत्रामृतास आसते

eṣa purū dhiyāyate bṛhate devatātaye | yatrāmṛtāsa āsate

This one is intent on many things, for the lofty divine service, where the immortal ones sit.

AI translation rendered from the Sanskrit, not a published edition

Compare with Ralph T.H. Griffith

In holy thought he ponders much for the great worship of the Gods. Where the Immortals have their seat.

— tr. Ralph T.H. Griffith (1896)

RV 9 15.3

एष हितो वि नीयते ऽन्तः शुभ्रावता पथा । यदी तुञ्जन्ति भूर्णयः

eṣa hito vi nīyate 'ntaḥ śubhrāvatā pathā | yadī tuñjanti bhūrṇayaḥ

This one, impelled, is led within along a glittering path, when the impetuous ones press (him).

AI translation rendered from the Sanskrit, not a published edition

Compare with Ralph T.H. Griffith

Like a good horse is he led out, when on the path that shines with light The mettled steeds exert their strength.

— tr. Ralph T.H. Griffith (1896)

RV 9 15.4

एष शृङ्गाणि दोधुवच् छिशीते यूथ्यो३ वृषा । नृम्णा दधान ओजसा

eṣa śṛṅgāṇi dodhuvac chiśīte yūthyo3 vṛṣā | nṛmṇā dadhāna ojasā

This one, shaking his horns, sharpens (them), a bull belonging to the herd, taking on manly powers with his might.

AI translation rendered from the Sanskrit, not a published edition

Compare with Ralph T.H. Griffith

He brandishes his horns on high, and whets them Bull who leads the herd, Doing with might heroic deeds.

— tr. Ralph T.H. Griffith (1896)

RV 9 15.5

एष रुक्मिभिर् ईयते वाजी शुभ्रेभिर् अꣳशुभिः । पतिः सिन्धूनाम् भवन्

eṣa rukmibhir īyate vājī śubhrebhir aṁśubhiḥ | patiḥ sindhūnām bhavan

He moves, a vigorous Steed, adorned with beauteous rays of shining gold, Becoming Sovran of the streams.

— tr. Ralph T.H. Griffith (1896) (public domain)

RV 9 15.6

एष वसूनि पिब्दना परुषा ययिवाꣳ अति । अव शादेषु गच्छति

eṣa vasūni pibdanā paruṣā yayivām̐ ati | ava śādeṣu gacchati

He, over places rough to pass, bringing rich treasures closely packed. Descends into the reservoirs.

— tr. Ralph T.H. Griffith (1896) (public domain)

RV 9 15.7

एतम् मृजन्ति मर्ज्यम् उप द्रोणेष्व् आयवः । प्रचक्राणम् महीर् इषः

etam mṛjanti marjyam upa droṇeṣv āyavaḥ | pracakrāṇam mahīr iṣaḥ

Him, the one to be polished, the Āyus polish in the wooden vats — him who brings about great nourishments.

AI translation rendered from the Sanskrit, not a published edition

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Men beautify him in the vats, him worthy to be beautified, Him who brings forth abundant food.

— tr. Ralph T.H. Griffith (1896)

RV 9 15.8

एतम् उ त्यꣳ दश क्षिपो मृजन्ति सप्त धीतयः । स्वायुधम् मदिन्तमम्

etam u tyaṁ daśa kṣipo mṛjanti sapta dhītayaḥ | svāyudham madintamam

This same one the ten fingers polish, and the seven thoughts — him well-armed, most exhilarating.

AI translation rendered from the Sanskrit, not a published edition

Compare with Ralph T.H. Griffith

Him, even him, the fingers ten and the seven songs make beautiful, Well-weaponed, best of gladdeners.

— tr. Ralph T.H. Griffith (1896)