Wise, teaching, following the thought of Order, the sonless gained a grandson from his daughter. Fain, as a sire, to see his child prolific, he sped to meet her with an eager spirit.
The Son left not his portion to the brother; he made a home to hold him who should gain it. What time his Parents gave the Priest his being, of the good pair one acted, one promoted.
Agni was born trembling with tongue that flickered, so that the Red’s great children should be honoured. Great is their germ, that born of them is mighty; great the Bays’ Lord’s approach through sacrifices.
Conquering bands upon the Warrior waited; they recognized great light from out the darkness. The conscious Dawns went forth to meet his coming, and the sole Master of the kine was Indra.
The sages freed them from their firm-built prison; the seven priests drove them forward with their spirit. All holy Order’s pathway they discovered he, full of knowledge, shared these deeds through worship.
When Saramā had found the mountain’s fissure, that vast and ancient place she plundered thoroughly. In the floods’ van she led them forth, light-footed; she who well knew came first unto their lowing.
Longing for friendship came the noblest singer; the hill poured forth its treasure for the pious. The Hero with young followers fought and conquered, and straightway Aṅgiras was singing praises.
Peer of each noble thing, yea, all excelling, all creatures doth he know, he slayeth Śuṣṇa. Our leader, fain for war, singing from heaven, as Friend he saved his lovers from dishonor.
They sate them down with spirit fain for booty, making with hymns a way to life eternal. And this is still their place of frequent session, whereby they sought to gain the months through Order.
Drawing the milk of ancient seed prolific, they joyed as they beheld their own possession. Their shout of triumph heated earth and heaven. When the kine showed, they bade the heroes rouse them.
Indra drove forth the kine, that Vṛtra-slayer, while hymns of praise rose up and gifts were offered. For him the Cow, noble and far-extending, poured pleasant juices, bringing oil and sweetness.
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