Lexicon

of Rig Veda

sṛpradānu, giver of clarity

The exact meaning is unknown. The first part of the word is derivative of sṛ, sṛp, glide, slink, move gently or cautiously, oily; sarpis, ghi – so by analogy with ghṛta we supposed inner meaning of clarity (in 7 riks with the word sṛpr this meaning is appropriate). The second word, dānu, giving. So sṛpra-dānum analogous with ghṛtaduh is “giving clarity”. Sri Aurobindo: bringer of the flood of strength; Sayana, Wilson, Dutt, Sarasvati: the giver of continual gifts; Griffit, Kashyap: the constant giver; Oldenberg: the bestower of mighty rain; Jamison: possessing buttery drops.

See also:

•  clarity (ghṛta)