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MANDALA VIII, HYMN 7.
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II. O Maruts, whenever we call you from heaven, wishing for your favour, come hither towards us.
12. For you are bounteous', in our house, O Rudras, Ribhukshans: you are attentive, when you enjoy (the libations).
13. O Maruts, bring to us from heaven enrapturing wealth, which nourishes many, which satisfies all.
14. When you have seen your way, brilliant Maruts, as it were from above1 the mountains, you rejoice in the (Soma) drops which have been pressed
out.
15. Let the mortal with his prayers ask the favour of that immense, unconquerable (host)1 of them,
16. Who like torrents1 foam along heaven and earth with their streams of rain, drawing the inexhaustible well.
17. These sons of Prisni rise up together with rattlings, with chariots, with the winds, and with songs of praise.
18. That (help) with which you helped Turvasa, Yadu, and Kanva when he carried off riches, that we pray for, greatly for our wealth.
19. O bounteous Maruts, may these draughts, swelling like butter, strengthen you, together with the prayers of Kânva.
20. Where do you rejoice now, O bounteous Maruts, when an altar has been prepared for you? What priest serves you?
21. For you for whom we have prepared an altar, do not, as it was with you formerly, in return for these praises, gladden the companies of our sacrifice.
22. These Maruts have brought together piece
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| SR No. | 007685 |
| Book Title | Grihya Sutras |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Hermann Oldenberg |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1886 |
| Total Pages | 2642 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 49 MB |