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Mandala V

HYMN LXXXVII. Maruts.

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To Viṣṇu, to the Mighty One whom the Maruts follow, let your songs go forth, Evayamarut; To the impetuous, strong band, adorned with bracelets, that rushes on in joy and ever roars for strength.

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Those who with might were manifest, and who willingly by their own knowledge told it forth, Evayamarut. Maruts, this strength of yours no wisdom comprehends; through their gifts' greatness they are immovable as the mountains.

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Those who by the psalms they sing are heard, from lofty heaven, the strong, the brightly shining Ones, Evayamarut; In whose abode there is no mightier one to move them, whose lightnings are as fires, who urge the roaring rivers.

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He of the Mighty Stride strode forth, Evayamarut, out of the spacious dwelling-place, their home in common. When he, himself, hath yoked his emulous strong horses on heights, he comes forth, joy-giving, with the Heroes.

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Like your tremendous roar, the rain-maker with light flashing, strong, speedy, has made all tremble, Evayamarut, With which victorious you, self-luminous, press onward, with strong reins, decked with gold, impetuous and well-armed.

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Unbound is your greatness, ye of mighty power; may your bright vigor be our aid, Evayamarut; For ye are visible helpers in the time of trouble: like fires, aglow with light, save us from shame and insult.

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So may the Rudras, mighty warriors, Evayamarut, with splendid brilliance, like fires, be our protectors; They whose earthly dwelling-place is wide-extended, whom none suspect of sin, whose bands have lofty courage.

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Come in a friendly spirit, come to us, O Maruts, and hear his call who praises you, Evayamarut. Like car-borne men, one-minded with the mighty Viṣṇu, keep enmity far from us with your wonders.

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Come to our sacrifice, ye Holy Ones, to bless it, and, free from demons, hear our call, Evayamarut.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
Hymn 86Book 6, Hymn 1