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Apah Suktam - in sanskrit with meaning - from Rig Veda 10.9

- from Rig Veda (10.9)

Apah Suktam

Apah - Water

Aapo Hi Sstthaa Mayo-Bhuvasthaa Na Uurje Dadhaatana |Mahe Rannaatha Cakssase ||1||

Meaning:1.1: O Water , because of your presence , the Atmosphere is so refreshing , and imparts uswith vigour and strength .1.2: We revere you who gladdens us by your Pure essence.

Yo Vah Shivatamo Rasas-Tasya Bhaajayate-Ha Nah |Ushatiiriva Maatarah ||2||

Meaning:2.1: O Water , this auspicious Sap of yours , please share with us ,2.2: Like a Mother desiring (to share her best possession with her children).

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Tasmaa Aram Gamaama Vo Yasya Kssayaaya Jinvatha |Aapo Janayathaa Ca Nah ||3||

Meaning:3.1: O Water, when your invigorating essence goes to one affected by weakness ,it enlivens him,

3.2: O Water, you are the source of our lives.

Sham No Deviir-Abhissttaya Aapo Bhavantu Piitaye |Sham Yorabhi Sravantu Nah ||4||

Meaning:4.1: O Water , may the auspicious divinity which is wished for be present in you whenwe drink (water).4.2: May the auspiciousness which supports you, flow to us .

Iishaanaa Vaaryaannaam Kssayantiish-Carssanniinaam |Apo Yaacaami Bhessajam ||5||

Meaning:5.1: O Water, may the divinity in Water dwell in the Farm lands,5.2: O Water , I implore you to give nutrition (to the crops).

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Apsu Me Somo Abraviid-Antar-Vishvaani Bhessajaa |Agni Ca Vishva-Shambhuvam ||6||

Meaning:6.1: O Water, Soma told me that in Water is present all Medicinal Herbs of the World , ...6.2: ... and also Agni (Fire) who brings auspiciousness to the World .

Aapah Prnniita Bhessajam Varuutham Tanve Mama |Jyokca Suuryam Drshe ||7||

Meaning:7.1: O Water , you are abundantly filled with Medicinal Herbs ; Please protect my body , ...7.2: ... so that I can see the Sun for long (i.e. I live long).

Idam-Aapah Pra Vahata Yat-Kim Ca Duritam Mayi |Yad-Vaaham-Abhidu-Droha Yadvaa Shepa Uta- [A] anrtam ||8||

Meaning:8.1: O Water , please wash away whatever wicked tendencies are in me , ...8.2: ... and also wash away the treacheries burning me from within, and any falsehoodpresent in my Mind .

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Aapo Adya-Anv [nnu] -Acaarissam Rasena Sam-Agasmahi |Payasvaan-Agna Aa Gahi Tam Maa Sam Srja Varcasaa ||9||

Meaning:9.1: O Water , today , to you who is pervaded by fine Rasa (Invigorating Sap) I came ,9.2: I deeply enter (i.e. bathe) in you who is pervaded by Agni (Fire Principle); May thatAgni produce lustre in me