Sukta 7
Sukta 9.7
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Soma Pavamāna (purifying Soma as a conscious power)
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This short Pavamāna Soma hymn celebrates the Soma-drops as they set forth on the ordained path of Ṛta, becoming radiant as they are purified through the filter. It portrays Soma as a conscious, tawny power that “takes its seat” after purification, while the singer’s inspired thought turns toward him in service. The hymn also widens into a prayer for unified victory—riches, sweetness, fame, and lasting treasures—supported by Heaven and Earth.
Mantras
Mantra 1
असृग्रमिन्दवः पथा धर्मन्नृतस्य सुश्रियः । विदाना अस्य योजनम् ॥
The Soma-drops have set forth on the path, founded in the law of Ṛta, in a radiant beauty; knowing well His joining and yoking within us.
Mantra 4
परि यत्काव्या कविर्नृम्णा वसानो अर्षति । स्वर्वाजी सिषासति ॥
When the seer, clothed in might, moves all around with the poet’s inspiration, he, winner of the Sun-world and of plenitude, seeks to master and perfect the energies.
Mantra 5
पवमानो अभि स्पृधो विशो राजेव सीदति । यदीमृण्वन्ति वेधसः ॥
Purifying himself, he takes his seat over the rivalries, over the peoples, like a king—when the wise shapers set him in motion and make him rise within.
Mantra 6
अव्यो वारे परि प्रियो हरिर्वनेषु सीदति । रेभो वनुष्यते मती ॥
Through the sheep’s wool, the dear tawny one moves all around and takes his seat in the ‘woods’; the inspired singer’s thought yearns toward him and serves him.
Mantra 7
स वायुमिन्द्रमश्विना साकं मदेन गच्छति । रणा यो अस्य धर्मभिः ॥
He goes with the rapture to Vāyu, to Indra, and to the Aśvins together; he who, by his own laws of working, becomes a joy of battle—victorious in the inner contest.
Mantra 8
आ मित्रावरुणा भगं मध्वः पवन्त ऊर्मयः । विदाना अस्य शक्मभिः ॥
Toward Mitra-Varuṇa, toward Bhaga, the waves of sweetness flow, knowing his powers of effective action; they bring the harmony of right relations and the share of delight.
Mantra 9
अस्मभ्यं रोदसी रयिं मध्वो वाजस्य सातये । श्रवो वसूनि सं जितम् ॥
For us, O Heaven-and-Earth, win together the riches of delight for the conquest of plenitude; win for us the luminous fame and the true treasures gathered in unity.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is Soma in the act of purification—the pressed juice flowing and being strained, praised as a living, conscious power that becomes radiant and fit for offering.
Because Soma is ritually filtered through a woolen strainer; the image also suggests inner clarification—thought and life-energy becoming clean, bright, and steady.
Along with praise of his purification, it asks for prosperity and strength: sweet riches, victory in plenitude, good fame, and true treasures gathered in unity for the worshippers.