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Mandala X

HYMN CXXXV. Yama.

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In the tree adorned with lush leaves where Yama drinks with the gods, The Father, Master of the house, nurtures with love our ancient ancestors.

2

I looked at him who cherishes those old men, At him who walks the dark path and then I long for this again.

3

You ride, though unseen, Child, in the new, wheelless chariot That you have crafted mentally, one-poled yet turning every way.

4

The chariot you've made to roll hitherward from the sages, Child! This has the Sāman followed close, hence, laid together on a ship.

5

Who was the father of the child? Who made the chariot roll away? Who will this day declare to us how the funeral gift was made?

6

When the funeral gift was placed, straightaway the flame appeared. A depth extended in the front: a passage out was made behind.

7

Here is the seat where Yama dwells, what's called the home of gods: Here minstrels blow the flute for him, here he is glorified with songs.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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