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Mandala II

HYMN XXXVI Various Gods.

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Water and milk he has endowed, sent to you: the men have filtered and sifted him. Drink, Indra, from the Hotar’s bowl—first right is yours—holy Soma poured with Vaṣaṭ and Svāhā.

2

Engaged in sacrifice, with spotted deer and spears, shining with ornaments, our friends, Sitting on sacred grass, you Sons of Bharata, drink Soma from the Potar’s bowl, O Men of heaven.

3

Come to us, swift to hear: as at home on sacred grass sit and enjoy yourselves. And, Tvaṣṭar, may you be joyful in the juice with gods and goddesses in glad company.

4

Bring the gods here, Sage, and perform the sacrifice: at the three altars, seat yourself willingly, Priest. Accept the Soma mead for your pleasure: drink from the Kindler’s bowl and fill yourself with your portion.

5

This strengthens your manly body’s might: strength, victory for all time placed within your arms. For you, Maghan, it is pressed and offered: drink from the Brahman’s chalice, drink to your fill.

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Accept the sacrifice; note both of you, my call: the Priest has seated you according to ancient texts. My prayer that bids them come goes to both kings: drink the Soma mead from the Director’s bowl.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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