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...
fools fools-and-foolishness impossible learned path tread
It is impossible for the fools to tread the path of learned ones.
against dependent donor expected humans love nurture people wishes
It is expected from humans that they nurture all the people dependent on them with love and affection, and it is expected from the recipient that he does not do anything against the wishes of the donor or guardian.
attains fame good man name
Man attains name and fame by his good deeds.
diligent earn inspire radiant successful wealth
O radiant one! Inspire the diligent and the successful only to earn wealth.
creation declare gods knows
Who knows truly? Who here will declare whence it arose, whence this creation? The gods are subsequent to the creation of this. Who, then, knows whence it has come into being?
acquiring attain energy heat manner providing respected sun
Just as the Sun is respected for providing heat and energy to the world, in the same manner you too can attain respect in this world by acquiring knowledge.
accept good karma knowledge leader people radiant
People accept only that person as their leader who is radiant with good knowledge and karma (deeds).
animosity avoid best breed interest lack path tread
Lack of faith, treachery, arguments and animosity only breed malevolence. It is in the best interest of all to avoid this and tread on the path of progress.
daily god night rises showing sun works
We invoke the Sun God who incessantly works day and night and rises daily without showing any kind of lethargy.
universe
You are embellished in this Universe because of truth.
creation fit gods
Where do the gods fit in this creation scheme?
achieves adhere definitely duties fails lead perform properly rules therefore
When a person does not adhere to rules he fails to perform his duties properly but a disciplined person definitely achieves success. Only should therefore lead a disciplined life.
assumes basis becomes efforts enemies great hearts successful support work
When a person does great work he assumes a coveted place in the hearts of all and he becomes great. He becomes successful in slaying all the enemies on basis of the efforts and the support of his fellow-beings.
fast firm measured wide
The one who made firm the quaking earth; the one who made fast the shaken mountains; the one who measured out wide the atmosphere; the one who propped up heaven, he, O people, is Indra.