Date: November 5th 2008

From: Kauai_Hindu_Monastery@jnanadana.com Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008



Vedic Verses
A daily collection of verses from the Vedas, Hinduism's revealed scripture

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Vedic Verses for 11/4/08 : Drive far away the rapacious demon, whoever he may be! Drive far the godless, the Man who is false. Drive far all sorrow!


Our songs have followed you like lowing cows, O procurer of treasure! We add to your flow a stream of milk, cream-hued to tawny.

Rig Veda IX, 104, 4

You, sacred Drop, are the master of ecstasies, favorite drink of the immortal Gods. Show us the path, O guide supreme!

Rig Veda IX, 104, 5

Drive far away the rapacious demon, whoever he may be! Drive far the godless, the Man who is false. Drive far all sorrow!

Rig Veda IX, 104, 6

Accept our praise resounding, the food beloved by the Gods, opening your mouth to consume our oblations!

Rig Veda I, 75, 1

O Lord, noblest of the noble, wisest and best mediator, may we utter an acceptable prayer, efficacious!

Rig Veda I, 75, 2