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1. ON high
hath Savitar, this God, extended the golden lustre which he spreads around him.
Now, now must Bhaga be invoked
by mortals, Lord of great riches who distributes treasures.
2 Rise up, O
Savitar whose hands are golden, and hear this man while sacrifice is offered,
Spreading afar thy broad and
wide effulgence, and bringing mortal men the food that feeds them.
3 Let Savitar
the God he hymned with praises, to whom the Vasus, even, all sing glory.
Sweet be our lauds to him whose
due is worship: may he with all protection guard our princes.
4 Even he whom
Aditi the Goddess praises, rejoicing in God Savitar's incitement:
Even he who praise the high
imperial Rulers, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman, sing in concert.
5 They who
come emulous to our oblation, dispensing bounty, from the earth and heaven.
May they and Ahibudhnya hear
our calling: guard us Varutri with the Ekadhenus.
6 This may the
Lord of Life, entreated, grant us,-the wealth which Savitar the God possesses.
The mighty calls on Bhaga for
protection, on Bhaga calls the weak to give him riches.
7 Bless us the
Vajins when we call, while slowly they move, strong Singers, to the Gods'
assembly.
Crushing the wolf, the serpent,
and the demons, may they completely banish all affliction.
8 Deep-skilled
in Law eternal, deathless, Singers, O Vajins, help us in each fray for booty.
Drink of this meath, he
satisfied, be joyful: then go on paths which Gods are wont to travel.
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