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1. Now give we praise to Dadhikras the
rapid, and mention in our laud the Earth and Heaven.
May the Dawns flushing move me to exertion, and bear me
safely over every trouble.
2 I praise the mighty Steed who fills my
spirit, the Stallion Dadhikravan rich in bounties,
Whom, swift of foot aind shining bright as Agni, ye, Varuna
and Mitra, gave to Purus.
3 Him who hath honoured, when the flame is
kindled at break of dawn, the Courser Dadhikrivan,
Him, of one mind with Varuna and Mitra may Aditi make free
from all transgression.
4 When we remember mighty Dadhikravan our
food and strength, then the blest name of Maruts,
Varuna, Mitra, we invoke for welfare, and Agni, and the
thunder-wielding Indra.
5 Both sides invoke him as they call on
Indra when they stir forth and turn to sacrificing.
To us have Varuna and Mitra granted the Courser Dadhikris, a
guide for mortals.
6 So have I glorified with praise strong
Dadhikravan, conquering Steed.
Sweet may he make our mouths; may he prolong the days we
have to live.
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