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HYMN LXXV. Aśvins.

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To meet your treasure-car, the mighty car most dear to us, Aśvins, the Rishi is ready, your raiser, with his song of praise. Lovers of sweetness, hear my call.

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Pass, O ye Aśvins, pass beyond all selfish men’s tribes, Wonderful, with your golden paths, most gracious, bring the flood. Lovers of sweetness, hear my call.

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Come to us, O ye Aśvin Pair, bringing your precious treasures, Rudras, on your gold paths, rejoicing, rich in wealth. Lovers of sweetness, hear my call.

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O strong and Good, the voice that praises you well clings to your car. And that great beast, your chariot-steed, fair and wonderful, makes dainty food. Lovers of sweetness, hear my call.

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Watchful in spirit, born on cars, impetuous, listening to your cry, Aśvins, with winged steeds you swiftly go to cyavana, guileless. Lovers of sweetness, hear my call.

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Hither, O Heroes, let your steeds, dappled in hue, yoked by thought, Your flying steeds, O Aśvins, bring you hither, with bliss, to drink. Lovers of sweetness, hear my call.

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O Aśvins, come to us; Nāsatyas, do not turn away. Through longing for the pious path, we reach our home. Lovers of sweetness, bear my call.

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Ye Lords of Splendour, free from guile, come, stand at this sacrifice. Beside the singer, Aśvins, who longs for your grace and praises both. Lovers of sweetness, hear my call.

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Dawn with her white herd has appeared, and fire has been placed in its time. Your immortal car, O WonderWorkers, strong and kind, is harnessed. Lovers of sweetness, bear my call.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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