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1. MAY benediction of the Gods
approach us, holy, to aid us with all rapid succours.
Therewith may we be happily befriended, and
pass triumphant over all our troubles.
2 A man should think on wealth
and strive to win it by adoration on the path of Order,
Counsel himself with his own mental insight,
and grasp still nobler vigour with his spirit.
3 The hymn is formed, poured
are the allotted portions: as to a ford friends come unto the Wondrous.
We have obtained the power of case and comfort,
we haVe become acquainted, with Immortals.
4 Pleased be the Eternal Lord
who loves the household with this man whom God Savitar created.
May Bhaga Aryaman grace him with cattle: may he
appear to him, and be, delightful.
5 Like the Dawns'
dwelling-place be this assembly, where in their might men rich in food have
gathered.
Striving to share the praises of this singer.
To us come strengthening and effectual riches!
6 This Bull's most gracious
far-extended favour existed first of all in full abundance.
By his support they are maintained in common
who in the Asura's mansion dwell together.
7 What was the tree, what
wood, in sooth, produced it, from which they fashioned forth the Earth and
Heaven?
These Twain stand fast and wax not old for
ever: these have sung praise to many a day and morning.
8 Not only here is this: more
is beyond us. He is the Bull, the Heaven's and Earth's supporter.
With power divine he makes his skin a filter,
when the Bay Coursers bear him on as Surya.
9 He passes o'er the broad
earth like a Stega: he penetrates the world as Wind the mist-cloud.
He, balmed with oil, near Varuna and Mitra,
like Agni in the wood, hath shot forth splendour.
10 When suddenly called the
cow that erst was barren, she, self-protected, ended all her troubles.
Earth, when the first son sprang from sire and
mother, cast up the gami, that which men were seeking.
11 To Nrsad's son they gave
the name of Kainva, and he the brown-hued courser won the treasure.
For him dark-coloured streamed the shining
udder: none made it swell for him. Thus Order willed it.
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