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RV 77 (4)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 On flows that Ancient One whom, hitherward, from heaven, sped through the region of the air, the Falc 3 May those first freshest drops of Soma juice effused flow on, their way to bring us mighty strength in ki 4 May that much−lauded Indu, with a heart inclined to us, well−knowing, fight against our enemies. 5 The active potent juice of heaven is flowing on, great Varuna whom the forward man can ne'er deceive.
RV 77 (4) · Rig Veda · null

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