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1. HEAVEN and earth trembled at the might
and voice of him, whom, loved and Holy One, helper of all mankind,
The wise who longed for spoil in fight for kine brought
forth with power, a Friend, mid waters, at the sacrifice.
2 As these, like friends, have done this
work for you, these prompt servants of Purumilha Soma-offerer,
Give mental power to him who sings the sacred song, and
hearken, Strong Ones, to the master ofthe house.
3 The folk have glorified your birth from
Earth and Heaven, to be extolled, ye Strong Ones, for your mighty power.
Ye, when ye bring to singer and the rite, enjoy the
sacrifice periormed with holy praise and strength.
4 The people prospers, Asuras! whom ye
dearly love: ye, Righteous Ones, proclaim aloud the Holy Law.
That efficacious power that comes from lofty heaven, ye bind
unto the work, as to the pole an ox.
5 On this great earth ye send your treasure
down with might: unstained by dust, the crowding kine are in the stalls.
Here in the neighbourhood they cry unto the Sun at morning and
at evening, like swift birds of prey.
6 The flames with curling tresses serve
your sacrifice, whereto ye sing the song, Mitra and Varuna.
Send down of your free will, prosper our holy songs: ye are
sole Masters of the singer's hymn of praise.
7 Whoso with sacrifices toiling brings you
gifts, and worships, sage and priest, fulfilling your desire, -
To him do ye draw nigh and taste his sacrifice. Come
well-inclined to us unto our songs and prayer.
8 With sacrifices and with milk they deck
you first, ye Righteous Ones, as if through stirrings of the mind.
To you they bring their hymns with their collected thought,
while ye with earnest soul come to us gloriously.
9 Rich strength of life is yours: ye,
Heroes, have obtained through your surpassing powers rich far-extending might.
Not the past days conjoined with nights, not rivers, not the
Papis have attained your Godhead and your wealth.
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