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Mandala V

HYMN LVI. Maruts.

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Agni, that valiant company adorned with golden ornaments, The people of the Maruts, I call down today even from the luminous realm of heaven.

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As you think in your heart, so do my wishes also tend there. Those who have come closest to your invoking calls, make them fearful to behold.

3

Earth, like a generous lady, liberal of her gifts, shaken but exultant, comes to us. Impetuously like a bear, O Maruts, your rush is terrible as a fierce bull.

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Those who with great strength overthrow like oxen hard to yoke, Cause even the heavenly stone to tremble; shake the rocky mountain as you race along.

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Rise up! Now with praises I call the very numerous company, Unmatched, of these Maruts, like a herd of cows, grown strong together.

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Harness the bright red mares to your chariot, yoke the red horses to your chariot. Harness the fleet-footed tawny steeds to the pole, the best at drawing, to the pole.

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Yes, and this loudly neighing bright red vigorous horse that has been well taken care of, Let him not cause delay, O Maruts, urge him onward in your chariots.

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The Maruts' chariot, ever eager to gather glory, we invoke, Which Rodasī has mounted, bringing pleasant gifts, with Maruts in her company.

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I call that brilliant band of yours, adorable, swift on the chariot Whereon the bountiful Lady, auspicious, noble-born, shines glorious with the Marut host.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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