Rig Veda
Rig Veda
The Rigvedais an ancient Indian collection of Vedic Sanskrit hymns. It is one of the four canonical sacred textsof Hinduism known as the Vedas. The text is a collection of 1,028 hymns and 10,600 verses, organized into ten books. A good deal of the language is still obscure and many hymns as a consequence seem unintelligible...
attains hard subdue work
The person who is enthusiastic attains everything through hard work and efforts. He can subdue all his enemies.
cows drove fire generates released seven undoing victor
The one who, having killed the serpent, released the seven rivers; the one who drove out the cows by undoing .. one who generates fire between two rocks, victor in battles, he, O people, is Indra.
afraid force god gods greatness possessed protect whose wisdom worlds
The one who is first and possessed of wisdom when born; the god who strove to protect the gods with strength; the one before whose force the two worlds were afraid because of the greatness of his virility, he, O people, is Indra.
deeds divine good happiness incessant involved
The person who is always involved in good deeds experiences incessant divine happiness.
added gives knowledge numerous
The person, who imparts knowledge also gives numerous added advantages.
good karma perform strength success
The person desirous of success and strength should perform good karma continuously.
becomes blessed darkness great himself inevitably liberates mind noble pure
The person blessed with a pure mind is noble and he inevitably becomes great and liberates himself from the darkness of ignorance.
blessed bodies ears eyes healthy listen
O Lord! May our ears listen to nothing but auspicious words, may our eyes see nothing but auspicious things, may we have healthy bodies and be blessed with long life.
destroy indulge people stupid wickedness
People who are stupid always indulge in destructive activities. Because of their wickedness they destroy all that is of use to the people.
loved people soft spoken truthful
People who are soft spoken and truthful are loved by all.
acquire adhere ego gets people proud result
People who are proud do not adhere or acquire anything and as a result of which the ego gets destroyed.
enlightens help vast
Only 'knowledge' can help us to know the universe, which is vast like an ocean. It enlightens everyone's minds.
deeds expect good
Only by indulging in good deeds can one expect good results.
benefit detach god good lives scholars service shall themselves yearn
Only by doing good can one benefit. Those who detach themselves from 'bad' and yearn for 'good',dedicate their lives to god and to the service of scholars shall be blessed.