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Mandala 8
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Mandala 8Navigation index for Rigveda Maṇḍala 8.VIII.1Rigveda VIII.1 — a hymn to Indra praising his power, generosity, and unmatched deeds, closing with a gift-praise (dānastuti) for the patron Asaṅga.VIII.2Rigveda VIII.2 — a Kāṇva hymn to Indra centered on the soma offering and its three vessels, with a closing gift-list naming Kāṇva Medhyātithi.VIII.3Rigveda VIII.3 — a hymn to Indra praising his cosmic might and world-shaping deeds, closing with a gift-praise for the patron Pakasthama Kaurayana.VIII.4Rigveda VIII.4 — a hymn of Vasa Āśvya praising Indra across many tribes and patrons, turning to Pūṣan, and closing with a gift-praise for King Kuruṅga.VIII.5Rigveda VIII.5 — hymn to the Aśvins, the twin divine horsemen, closing in a gift-praise (dānastuti) for gifts received from the Cedi king Kaśu.VIII.6Rigveda VIII.6 — a Kanva hymn to Indra praising his strength and the slaying of Vritra, closing with a gift-praise naming the poet's patrons.VIII.7Rigveda VIII.7 — a hymn to the Maruts, the storm-gods, invoking their aid against Vṛtra and asking for their favor, strength, and gifts.VIII.8Rigveda VIII.8 — a hymn to the Aśvins, the twin horsemen gods, calling them to the soma-rite of the Kanva family.VIII.9Rigveda VIII.9 — a Kanva-family hymn invoking the Ashvins, twin gods of swift help and healing, for protection, strength, and their ancient remedies.VIII.10Rigveda VIII.10 — a hymn summoning the Aśvins from wherever they may be to the Kāṇva family's sacrifice.VIII.11Rigveda VIII.11 — a hymn to Agni as guardian of sacred order, driver away of hostility, and helper called on for aid in battle.VIII.12Rigveda VIII.12 — a hymn to Indra, praising the strength by which he slew Vṛtra and the bay steeds that grow strong with him.VIII.13Rigveda VIII.13 — a Kāṇva hymn to Indra invoking him with soma and songs of praise, culminating in a trika repeating vṛṣā ("mighty, bull-like") across chariot, steeds, stone, soma, sacrifice, and the singers' call.VIII.14Rigveda VIII.14 — a hymn to Indra recounting his bounty, his strengthening by sacrifice, and his myths of Vala and Namuci.VIII.15Rigveda VIII.15 — a hymn summoning Indra by song, praising his strength, thunderbolt, and world-sustaining power.VIII.16Rigveda VIII.16 — a short hymn praising Indra as sovereign of the peoples, invoked as advocate, leader in battle, and giver of safe passage past every foe.VIII.17Rigveda VIII.17 — a hymn inviting Indra to drink the pressed soma and strike down obstructions.VIII.18Rigveda VIII.18 — a hymn to the Ādityas and Aditi asking for shelter, protection from harm and hostile mortals, and long life.VIII.19Rigveda VIII.19 — a hymn to Agni by the poet Sobhari, closing with a donation-hymn praising the gifts of King Trasadasyu.VIII.20Rigveda VIII.20 — hymn to the Maruts, the storm-troop of Rudra's sons, invoked for their onrush, their splendor, and their healing remedies.VIII.21Rigveda VIII.21 — a hymn of Sobhari Kāṇva calling on Indra for help, friendship, and cattle-wealth in a coming contest.VIII.22Rigveda VIII.22 — a hymn by Sobhari Kāṇva summoning the Aśvins' chariot with praise, soma, and remembered deeds of aid.VIII.23Rigveda VIII.23 — a hymn of Vyaśva Āṅgirasa invoking Agni as messenger, priest, and destroyer of demons, and asking him to summon Mitra and Varuṇa.VIII.24Rigveda VIII.24 — a hymn of Vyaśva's line inviting friends to praise Indra, the Vṛtra-slayer, for strength, bounty, and unfailing generosity to his worshippers.VIII.25Rigveda VIII.25 — a hymn praising Mitra and Varuṇa as guardians of cosmic order, invoking Aditi, the Aśvins, the Maruts, Viṣṇu, Indra, and Aryaman for protection.VIII.26Rigveda VIII.26 — a hymn calling the Aśvins, then Vāyu, to the sacrifice and its soma.VIII.27Rigveda VIII.27 — a hymn to the Viśve Devāḥ (All-Gods), invoking Agni, the Maruts, Mitra-Varuṇa, Indra, and the whole assembly of gods for shelter, well-being, and favor at every hour of the day.VIII.28Rigveda VIII.28 — a short hymn to the Viśvedevas, the All-Gods, naming Varuna, Mitra, and Aryaman as guardians in every direction.VIII.29Rigveda VIII.29 — a riddle hymn to the Viśvedevas, describing ten gods one by one through their attributes without naming them.VIII.30Rigveda VIII.30 — a short hymn to the Viśvedevas asking protection and guidance along the ancestral path.VIII.31Rigveda VIII.31 — a hymn tracing the rewards of true sacrifice, moving from Indra to a devoted couple at the rite, to the gods of order and protection, and closing on the refrain that the sacrificer surpasses the one who withholds the offering.VIII.32Rigveda VIII.32 — the Kāṇvas praise Indra for slaying Vṛtra and other demons, releasing the waters, and call on him for wealth and soma.VIII.33Rigveda VIII.33 — a hymn of praise to Indra with a closing dialogue verse-set on marriage and womanhood.VIII.34Rigveda VIII.34 — a hymn of the Kaṇvas calling Indra with his bay horses to the soma-pressing, and asking gifts of cattle, horses, and protection.VIII.35Rigveda VIII.35 — a hymn calling the Aśvins, twin horsemen gods, to drink the soma together with the other gods and grant strength, offspring, and wealth.VIII.36Rigveda VIII.36 — Śyāvāśva's hymn urging Indra to drink the pressed soma and recalling his deeds for the Atris and for Trasadasyu.VIII.37Rigveda VIII.37 — a hymn to Indra by Śyāvāśva Ātreya, praising his rule, his protections, and his favor toward Trasadasyu.VIII.38Rigveda VIII.38 — a short gāyatrī hymn calling Indra and Agni together to the soma sacrifice.VIII.39Rigveda VIII.39 — a hymn praising Agni as messenger of the gods, priest of the eternal rites, and giver of wealth, with a recurring refrain against rival singers.VIII.40Rigveda VIII.40 — hymn to Indra and Agni together, invoking their joint strength, asking victory over rivals and the Dāsa, and closing with a prayer in the manner of the ancient sages.VIII.41Rigveda VIII.41 — Hymn to Varuṇa's hidden cosmic power, sung with a repeated refrain wishing failure on rival forces.VIII.42Rigveda VIII.42 — a hymn praising Varuṇa as upholder of heaven and earth, followed by a refrain-hymn calling the Aśvins to the soma-pressing.VIII.43Rigveda VIII.43 — a thirty-three verse hymn of praise to Agni, the sacrificial fire, in his many forms and dwellings.VIII.44Rigveda VIII.44 — a hymn invoking Agni as priest, messenger, and household friend.VIII.45Rigveda VIII.45 — a hymn of praise to Indra, invoking his birth-strength, his slaying of Vṛtra, and his gifts to the singers who call on him.VIII.46Rigveda VIII.46 — a hymn to Indra and Vāyu closing in an extended dānastuti (gift-catalogue) praising the patrons Pṛthuśravas Kānīta, Balbūtha, and Tarukṣa.VIII.47Rigveda VIII.47 — a hymn to the Ādityas asking for shelter from evil and harm, closing with a rite that sends bad dreams away to Trita Āptya.VIII.48Rigveda VIII.48 — a hymn to Soma, including the famous verse 'we have drunk soma, we have become immortal.'VIII.49Rigveda VIII.49 — a hymn praising Indra for his might, swift horses, and past generosity to his worshippers.VIII.50Rigveda VIII.50 — a hymn calling Indra to the soma-rite with praise of his weapons, his bay steeds, and his past aid to Etaśa, Vaśa, and Kaṇva.VIII.51Rigveda VIII.51 — a hymn calling on Indra as soma-drinker, cattle-winner, and giver of wealth to the seers and patrons who praise him.VIII.52Rigveda VIII.52 — a hymn calling on Indra as soma-drinker, protector of gods and men, and giver of wealth.VIII.53Rigveda VIII.53 — a hymn calling Indra to battle and to the soma-pressing, asking for wealth, aid, and victory.VIII.54Rigveda VIII.54 — a Kanva hymn calling on Indra for strength and bounty, with the All-Gods, the Maruts, and the waters and mountains invoked as witnesses.VIII.55Rigveda VIII.55 — a dānastuti (gift-praise) hymn opening with Indra's might, then cataloguing the bulls, dogs, hides, grass-tufts, cattle, and swift horses given to the poet's Kāṇva clan by a patron.VIII.56Rigveda VIII.56 — a dānastuti (gift-praise) hymn honoring the generosity of the patron Vṛka, closing with a verse to Agni and the sun.VIII.57Rigveda VIII.57 — a hymn inviting the Aśvins (the Nāsatyas) to the soma pressing.VIII.58Rigveda VIII.58 — a three-verse riddle hymn on the oneness of the gods, addressed to the Viśvedevas.VIII.59Rigveda VIII.59 — a hymn invoking Indra and Varuna together for soma-offerings, protection, and long life.VIII.60Rigveda VIII.60 — a hymn inviting Agni to the rite as priest and protector, asking him to burn away enemies and demons and to bring strength and wealth.VIII.61Rigveda VIII.61 — a hymn calling Indra to the soma-pressing and asking his protection on every side.VIII.62Rigveda VIII.62 — a hymn praising Indra's strength, generosity, and the refrain that his gifts are good.VIII.63Rigveda VIII.63 — a hymn to Indra praising his ancient deeds, his release of the cattle for the Aṅgirases, and his alliance with the Maruts and Rudras in battle.VIII.64Rigveda VIII.64 — a hymn calling Indra to the soma-pressing, praising him as breaker of the mountain and lord of the peoples.VIII.65Rigveda VIII.65 — a hymn calling Indra from any quarter to drink the pressed soma, closing with praise of a gift-giving patron.VIII.66Rigveda VIII.66 — a hymn calling Indra to the soma-pressing, praising his power to break open the cattle-enclosure and defeat the Paṇis, and asking his protection from poverty and hunger.VIII.67Rigveda VIII.67 — a hymn to the Ādityas (Mitra, Varuṇa, Aryaman) and Aditi, asking deliverance from distress, enemies, and harm.VIII.68Rigveda VIII.68 — a hymn to Indra that closes with a gift-praise (dānastuti) naming the horses given to the poet by the patrons Ātithigva and Aśvamedha.VIII.69Rigveda VIII.69 — a hymn to Indra as soma-drinker and cattle-lord, weaving in Varuna's rivers and Agni's exhilaration, sung by the Priyamedha clan.VIII.70Rigveda VIII.70 — A hymn of praise to Indra that closes with a dānastuti thanking a patron for gifts of cattle.VIII.71Rigveda VIII.71 — a hymn to Agni asking protection from hostility and the gift of wealth, cattle, and offspring.VIII.72Rigveda VIII.72 — an eighteen-verse riddle hymn to Agni, describing the fire through the enigmatic imagery of the soma pressing.VIII.73Rigveda VIII.73 — a hymn calling the Aśvins, the twin horsemen gods, to come swiftly, protect the sage Atri, and grant abundant gifts.VIII.74Rigveda VIII.74 — Gopavana's hymn to Agni as guest and household fire, closing in praise of the patron Śrutarvan.VIII.75Rigveda VIII.75 — a hymn invoking Agni as charioteer, priest, and protector against enemies and misfortune.VIII.76Rigveda VIII.76 — a twelve-verse hymn calling Indra, accompanied by the Maruts, to drink the pressed soma and recalling his slaying of Vṛtra.VIII.77Rigveda VIII.77 — hymn to Indra recounting his birth and his mighty deeds, including the slaying of demons, the drinking of soma, and the boar Emuṣa brought by Viṣṇu.VIII.78Rigveda VIII.78 — a hymn to Indra praising his unmatched power and generosity, and asking him for gifts of cattle, horses, gold, and grain.VIII.79Rigveda VIII.79 — Hymn to Soma, praising him as healer, protector against hatred, and gentle king.VIII.80Rigveda VIII.80 — a hymn urging Indra to help and act, in the voice of one calling him to hurry to the sacrifice.VIII.81Rigveda VIII.81 — a hymn to Indra asking him to grasp and grant a rich prize, praising his generosity and unmatched power to give.VIII.82Rigveda VIII.82 — a hymn summoning Indra to drink the pressed soma, closing with the myth of the falcon that carried soma down from heaven.VIII.83Rigveda VIII.83 — a hymn calling on the Viśve Devāḥ, the All-Gods, for help, protection, and prosperity.VIII.84Rigveda VIII.84 — a short hymn of praise to Agni as guest, sage, and protector of the household.VIII.85Rigveda VIII.85 — a short hymn to the Aśvins, the twin horsemen gods, calling them to the soma offering.VIII.86Rigveda VIII.86 — Viśvaka's hymn calling the twin Aśvins not to withdraw their friendship.VIII.87Rigveda VIII.87 — a hymn calling the twin Ashvins to the sacrifice with their horses, inviting them to drink the soma and the gharma offering.VIII.88Rigveda VIII.88 — a six-verse hymn of the Gotama family calling on Indra for wealth, cattle, and strength.VIII.89Rigveda VIII.89 — a hymn calling the Maruts to sing to Indra as slayer of Vṛtra, releaser of the waters and the sun, and prop of earth and sky.VIII.90Rigveda VIII.90 — a hymn invoking Indra as Vṛtra-slayer, giver of bounty, and protector of the peoples.VIII.91Rigveda VIII.91 — the hymn of Apālā, who presses soma with her teeth and is healed and given bright skin by Indra.VIII.92Rigveda VIII.92 — a hymn calling Indra to the pressed soma, praising him as unrivaled, all-conquering, and worthy of every offering.VIII.93Rigveda VIII.93 — Hymn to Indra, praising his defeat of Vṛtra and the strongholds of Śambara, and calling him to the soma-pressing with his bay steeds.VIII.94Rigveda VIII.94 — a hymn calling the Maruts, with Indra, Mitra, Varuṇa, and the Aśvins, to the pressed soma.VIII.95Rigveda VIII.95 — a hymn inviting Indra to drink the pressed soma, closing with a sevenfold refrain praising him as pure.VIII.96Rigveda VIII.96 — a hymn to Indra praising his slaying of Vṛtra and Śuṣṇa, his release of the rivers, and his victory over the black warrior-host at the river Aṁśumatī.VIII.97Rigveda VIII.97 — a hymn to Indra calling him from any distance to drink soma, protect the sacrificer's household and wealth, and grant safe passage through troubles.VIII.98Rigveda VIII.98 — Hymn to Indra, praising his conquests, his rule over heaven, and his power as father and mother of his worshippers.VIII.99Rigveda VIII.99 — a hymn calling on Indra as thunderbolt-wielder, wealth-giver, and slayer of Vṛtra.VIII.100Rigveda VIII.100 — a dialogue hymn to Indra, with verses to Vāc (Speech) and a closing invocation to Viṣṇu.VIII.101Rigveda VIII.101 — a mixed hymn honoring Mitra-Varuṇa, the Nāsatyas, Vāyu, Sūrya, and Aditi in turn.VIII.102Rigveda VIII.102 — a hymn calling Agni by the names of ancient sages who first kindled him, and offering him what little the poet has.VIII.103Rigveda VIII.103 — hymn by Sobhari Kāṇva praising Agni as bright, wealth-bestowing priest and guest of the sacrifice, closing with an invitation to drink soma with the Maruts and Rudras.