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Rigveda Mandal 9 Sukt 1 Mantra 9

Rigveda / Rigveda Mandal 9 Sukt 1 Mantra 9

Rigveda 9.1.9 - God present in child form is nourished by Maiden cows 

अभि इमम् अघ्न्याः उत श्रीणन्ति धेनवः शिशुम् सोमम् इन्द्राय पातवे ॥

Abhi Imam Aghnyah Uta Shreenanti Dhenavah Shishum Somam Indraya Patave 

  • Abhi – toward
  • Imam – this
  • Aghnyah – maiden cows
  • Uta – also
  • Shreenanti – nourish, adorn, or shower upon
  • Dhenavah – cows
  • Shishum – infant or baby
  • Somam – Soma (divine nectar, here referring to God)
  • Indraya – for Indra (symbolically used for the Supreme God)
  • Patave – to drink

The maiden cows nourish this infant Supreme God.

Explanation: This verse describes how, when the Supreme God appears on Earth in infant form, He is nourished by maiden cows. These young cows (who have never mated) miraculously give milk by the blessing of God Himself, without impregnation. That divine milk is consumed by the infant form of the Supreme God, symbolizing His Leela (divine play) and nurturing on Earth.