HYMN I.XXIV. Asvins.

1. THESE morning sacrifices call you, Asvins, at the break of day.

For help have I invoked you rich in power and might: for, house by house ye visit all.

2 O Heroes, ye bestow wonderful nourishment. send it to him whose songs are sweet

Accordant, both of you, drive your car down to us, and drink the savoury Soma juice.

3 Approach ye and be near to us. drink, O ye Asvins, of the meath.

Draw forth the milk, ye Mighty, rich in genuine wealth: injure us not, and come to us.

4 The horses that convey you in their rapid flight down to the worshipper's abode,

With these your speedy coursers, Heroes, Asvins, come, ye Gods, come well-inclined to us.

5 Yea, verily, our princes seek the Asvins in pursuit of food.

These shall give lasting glory to our liberal lords, and, both Nasatyas, shelter us.

6 Those who have led the way, like cars, offending none, those who are guardians of the men -

Also through their own might the heroes have grown strong, and dwell in safe and happy homes.