The hymns celebrate सोम , likened to a warrior's chariot, flowing through filters to offer strength and wealth coveted by many. सोम is praised for defeating foes and granting prosperity, nourishment, and happiness to worshipers, as well as delighting इन्द्र and other gods. As dawn dispels darkness, सोम is partaken for joy, illuminating sacrifices with divine grace [rv-9-98-1 ] rv • Book 9