Rig-Veda, Book 9: HYMN XLVII. Soma Pavamana

1. GREAT as he was, Soma hath gained strength by this high solemnity: joyous he riseth like a bull. 2 His task is done: his crushings of the Dasyus are made manifest: He sternly reckoneth their debts. 3 Soon as his song of praise is born, the Soma, Indra's juice, becomes A thousand-winning thunderbolt. 4 Seer and Sustainer, he himself desireth riches for the sage When he embellisheth his songs. 5 Fain would they both win riches as in races of the steeds. In war Thou art upon the conquerors' side.