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VEDIC HYMNS.
MANDALA I, HYMN 85.
ASHTAKA I, ADHYÂYA 6, VARGA 9-10.
TO THE MARUTS (THE STORM-GODS).
1. Those who glance forth like wives and yokefellows1, the powerful sons of Rudra on their way, they, the Maruts, have indeed made heaven and earth to grow2; they, the strong and wild, delight in the sacrifices.
2. When grown up', they attained to greatness; the Rudras have established their seat in the sky. While singing their song and increasing their vigour, the sons of Prisni have clothed themselves in beauty.
3. When these sons of the cow (Prisni)1 adorn themselves with glittering ornaments, the brilliant 2 ones put bright weapons on their bodies. They drive away every adversary; fatness (rain) streams along their paths;—
4. When you', the powerful, who shine with your spears, shaking even what is unshakable by strength,-when you, O Maruts, the manly hosts 2, had yoked the spotted deer, swift as thought, to your chariots;
5. When you had yoked the spotted deer before your chariots, hurling 1 the stone (thunderbolt) in the fight, then the streams of the red-(horse) 2 rush forth: like a skin with water they water the earth.
6. May the swiftly-gliding, swift-winged horses carry you hither! Come forth with your arms 1! Sit down on the grass-pile; a wide seat has been made for you. Rejoice, O Maruts, in the sweet food 2.
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