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1. As 'twere with swift
exertion of the spirit, let the priest speed to the celestial Waters,
The glorious food of Varuna and Mitra. To him
who spreadeth far this laud I offer.
2 Adhvaryus, he ye ready with
oblations,, and come with longing to the longing Waters,
Down on which looks the. purple-tinted Eagle.
Pour ye that flowing wave this day, deft-handed.
3 Go to the reservoir, O ye
Adhvaryus worship the Waters' Child with your oblations.
A consecrated wave he now will give you, so
press for him the Soma rich in sweetness.
4 He who shines bright in
floods, unfed with fuel, whom sages worship at their sacrifices:
Give waters rich in sweets, Child of the
Waters, even those which gave heroic might to Indra:
5 Those in which Soma joys and
is delighted, as a young man with fair and pleasant damsels.
Go thou unto those Waters, O Adhvaryu, and
purify with herbs what thou infusest.
6 So maidens bow before the
youthful gallant who comes with love to them who yearn to meet him.
In heart accordant and in wish one-minded are
the Adhvaryus and the heavenly Waters.
7 He who made room for you
when fast imprisoned, who freed you from the mighty imprecation, -
Even to that Indra send the meath-rich current,
the wave that gratifies the Gods, O Waters.
8 Send forth to him the
meath-rich wave, O Rivers, which is your offspring and a well of sweetness,
Oil-balmed, to be implored at sacrifices. Ye wealthy
Waters, hear mine invocation.
9 Send forth the
rapture-giving wave, O Rivers, which Indra drinks, which sets the Twain in
motion;
The well that springeth from the clouds,
desirous, that wandereth triple-formed, distilling transport.
10 These winding Streams which
with their double current, like cattle-raiders, seek the lower pastures, -
Waters which dwell together, thrive together,
Queens, Mothers of the world, these, Rsi, honour.
11 Send forth our sacrifice
with holy worship send forth the hymn and prayer for gain of riches.
For need of sacrifice disclose the udder. Give
gracious hearing to our call, O Waters.
12 For, wealthy Waters, ye
control all treasures: ye bring auspicious intellect and Amrta.
Ye are the Queens of independent riches
Sarasvati give full life to the singer!
13 When I behold the Waters
coming hither, carrying with them milk and mcath and butter,
Bearing the well-pressed Soma juice to Indra,
they harmonize in spirit with Adhvaryus.
14 Rich, they are come with
wealth for living beings, O friends, Adhvaryus, seat them in their places.
Seat them on holy grass, ye Soma-bringers in
harmony with the Offspring of the Waters.
15 Now to this grass are come
the longing Waters: the Pious Ones are seated at our worship.
Adbvaryus, press the Soma juice for Indra so
will the service of the Gods be easy.
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