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1. To Visnu, to the Mighty whom the Maruts
follow let your hymns born in song go forth, Evayamarut;
To the impetuous, strong band, adorned with bracelets, that
rushes on in joy and ever roars for vigour.
2 They who with might were manifest, and
who willingly by their own knowledge told it forth, Evayamarut.
Maruts, this strength of yours no wisdom comprehendeth:
through their gifts' greatness they are moveless as the mountains.
3 Who by the psalm they sing are heard,
from lofty heaven, the strong, the brightly shining Ones, Evayamarut;
In whose abode there is no mightier one to move them, whose
lightnings are as fires, who urge the roaring rivers.
4 He of the Mighty Stride forth strode,
Evayamarut, out of the spacious dwelling-place, their home in common.
When he, himself, hath yoked his emulous strong horses on
heights, he cometh forth, joy-giving, with the Heroes.
5 Like your tremendous roar, the rainer
with light flashing, strong, speeding, hath made all tremble, Evayamarut,
Wherewith victorious ye, self-luminous, press onward, with
strong reins, decked with gold, impetuous and well-weaponed.
6 Unbounded is your greatness, ye of mighty
power: may your bright vigour be our aid, Evayamarut;
For ye are visible helpers in the time of trouble: like
fires, aglow with light, save us from shame and insult.
7 So may the Rudras, mighty warriors,
Evayamarut, with splendid brilliancy, like fires, be our protectors;
They whose terrestrial dwelling-place is wide-extended, whom
none suspect of sin, whose bands have lofty courage.
8 Come in a friendly spirit, come to us, O
Maruts, and hear his call who praises you, Evayamarut.
Like car-borne men, one-minded with the mighty Visnu, keep
enmity far from us with your deeds of wonder.
9 Come to our sacrifice, ye Hnly Ones, to
bless it, and, free from demons, hear our call, Evayamarut.
Most excellent, like mountains in the air's raid-region, be
irresistible, ye, Wise, to this man'a hater.
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