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VEDIC HYMNS.
MANDALA VIII, HYMN 94. ASHTAKA VI, ADHYÂYA 6, VARGA 28-29.
TO THE MARUTS (THE STORM-GODS).
1. The cow, wishing for glory, the mother of the bounteous Maruts, sends forth her milk; the two horses1 have been harnessed to the chariots,—
2. She in whose lap1 all gods observe their duties, sun and moon (also), that they may be seen;
3. Therefore all our friends', the singers, invite the Maruts always, to drink (our) Soma.
4. This Soma here has been prepared, the Maruts drink of it, the Asvins also drink of the lord (Soma)1.
5. Mitra, Aryaman, Varuna drink of the Soma which is continually1 clarified, dwelling in three abodes, procuring offspring.
6. May Indra also rejoice to his satisfaction in this pressed juice, mixed with milk, like a Hotri1 at the morning-sacrifice.
7. Did the brilliant lords flare up? Endowed with pure strength they rush, like water, through their enemies.
8. Shall I now choose the favour of you, the great gods, who by yourselves shine forth marvellously,
9. The Maruts, who, when going to drink Soma, spread out the whole earth and the lights of heaven.
10. I call now them who are endowed with pure strength, you, O Maruts, from heaven, that you may drink the Soma here;
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