Soma, revered as the sovereign deity, flows through the cosmic filter, enabling the purification of sacrifice. Empowering both worshippers and vegetation, it resides atop the heavens, reaching towards the gods. Protected by गन्धर्व and celebrated in divine battles, सोम , adorned with its filter-chariot, brings nourishment and victory, embodying cosmic sustenance and divine connectivity [rv-9-83-1 ] rv • Book 9 .