The सुक्त celebrates the sacred सोम , highlighting its extraordinary journey from priests to various deities such as इन्द्र , वायु , वरुण , the मरुत्स् , and विष्णु . सोम , when effused, flows powerfully, overcoming obstacles. Its preparation is detailed with reverence, as it 's pressed and purified, destined to be the exquisite offering at sacrifices, accompanied by sincere praises that herald its spiritual significance [rv-9-34-1 ] rv • Book 9 .