Varuna and Mitra are two of the Godheads that invoke psychological powers within the seeker to bring about the transformation of consciousness. Sri Aurobindo provides an extensive description of these powers, and thereby also shows us the obvious psychological sense of the Rig Veda.
The recordings were made at Sri Aurobindo Ashram in 1973. Introductory comments from Sri Aurobindo's The Secret of the Veda, Chapter VII. Sanskrit Mandala I, Sukta 2 recited by Sri Vinayak. English translation by Sri Aurobindo (Mandala I, Sukta 2, Riks 7-9) recited by Santosh Krinsky. (Secret of the Veda, pp. 65-74). Sanskrit Mandala V, Sukta 66 recited by Sri Vinayak. English translation by Sri Aurobindo recited by Santosh Krinsky. (Secret of the Veda, pp. 477-478