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Mandala X

HYMN CXLIX. Savitar.

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Savitar fixed the earth with bands to bind it, and made heaven stedfast where no prop supported. Savitar milked the wind, as if it were a restless horse, tethering the air and sea to what no foot had touched.

2

Savitar, Child of Waters, well knows where the ocean, firmly fixed, overflows its limits. There arose the world from there; from there heaven spread out and the wide earth expanded.

3

With a full company of immortal beings, this other realm came later, high and holy. First indeed, Savitar’s eagle with strong wings was born; and he obeys his law forever.

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As warriors to their steeds, cows to their villages, as loving mothers bring forth calves, May Savitar come down to us, heaven’s bearer, Lord of all blessings.

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Like the Aṅgirasa Hiranvastupa, I invoke you, Savitar, to this achievement: Thus worshipping and praising you for your favor, I watch for you as for the Soma stalk.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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