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MANDALA I, HYMN 43.
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MANDALA I, HYMN 43.
ASHTAKA I, ADHYAYA 8, VARGA 26-27.
TO RUDRA.
1. What could we say to Rudra, the wise, the most liberal, the most powerful, that is most welcome to his heart,
2. So that Aditi1 may bring Rudra's healing to the cattle, to men, to cow, and kith,
3. So that Mitra, that Varuna, that Rudra hear us, and all the united Maruts1.
4. We implore Rudra, the lord of songs, the lord of animal sacrifices1, the possessor of healing medicines 2, for health, wealth, and his favour.
5. He who shines like the bright sun, and like gold, who is the best Vasu among the gods,
6. May he bring health to our horse, welfare to ram and ewe, to men, to women, and to the cow!
7. Bestow on us, O Soma, the happiness of a hundred men, great glory of strong manhood 1;
8. O Soma1, let not those who harass and injure overthrow us; O Indu, help us to booty!
9. Whatever beings are thine, the immortal, in the highest place of the law, on its summit', in its centre, O Soma, cherish them, remember them who honour thee.
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