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1. AGNI is wakened: Surya riseth from the
earth. Mighty, refulgent Dawn hath shone with all her light.
The Asvins have equipped their chariot for the course. God
Savitar hath moved the folk in sundry ways.
2 When, Asvins, ye equip your very mighty
car, bedew, ye Twain, our power with honey and with oil.
To our devotion give victorious strength in war: may we win
riches in the heroes' strife for spoil.
3 Nigh to us come the Asvins' lauded
three-wheeled car, the car laden with meath and drawn by fleet-foot steeds,
Three-seated, opulent, bestowing all delight. may it bring
weal to us, to cattle and to men.
4 Bring hither nourishment for us, ye
Asvins Twain; sprinkle us with your whip that drops with honey-dew.
Prolong our days of life, wipe out our trespasses; destroy
our foes, be our companions and our Friends.
5 Ye store the germ of life in female
creatures, ye lay it up within all living beings.
Ye have sent forth, O Asvins passing mighty, the fire, the
sovrans of the wood, the waters,
6 Leeches are ye with medicines to heal us,
and charioteers are ye with skill in driving.
Ye Strong, give sway to him who brings oblation and with his
heart pours out his gift before you.
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