RV 15 (2)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 High heaven unsupported in space he stablished: he filled the two worlds and the air's mid−region. 3 From front, as 'twere a house, he ruled and measured; pierced with his bolt the fountains of the rivers, 4 Compassing those who bore away Dabhiti, in kindled fire he burnt up all their weapons. 5 The mighty roaring flood he stayed from flowing, and carried those who swam not safely over. 6 With mighty power he made the stream flow upward, crushed with his thunderbolt the car of Usas, 7 Knowing the place wherein the maids were hiding, the outcast showed himself and stood before them. 8 Praised by the Angirases he slaughtered Vala, and burst apart the bulwarks of the mountain. 9 Thou, with sleep whelming Cumuri and Dhuni, slewest the Dasyu, keptest safe Dabhiti. 10 Now let that wealthy Cow of thine, O Indra, yield in return a boon to him who lauds thee.

RV 15 (2) · Rig Veda · null

Themes in this passage

Strength The Divine Nature Wealth Worship

Strength in other traditions

The same theme, as Christianity, Islam, Hellenism and Taoism address it.

Behold, God is mighty, and despiseth not any: he is mighty in strength and wisdom.

Job 36:5 · Bible · Job

Allah is He Who shaped you out of weakness, then appointed after weakness strength, then, after strength, appointed weakness and grey hair. He createth what He will. He is the Knower, the Mighty.

Quran 30:54 · Quran · The Romans

“Stern power of war! by whom the mighty fall, Who bathe in blood, and shake the lofty wall! Let the brave chiefs their glorious toils divide; And whose the conquest, mighty Jove decide: While we from interdicted fields retire, Nor tempt the wrath of heaven’s avenging sire.”

Iliad 5.6 · Iliad · 5

Hence he who (relies on) the strength of his forces does not conquer; and a tree which is strong will fill the out-stretched arms, (and thereby invites the feller.)

Tao Te Ching 76.3 · Tao Te Ching

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