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2 As a great Steer he grew to these his Parents; sublime lie stands, untouched by eld, far−reaching. 3 Coming together to their common youngling both Cows, fairshaped, spread forth in all directions, 4 The prudent sages lead him to his dwelling, guarding with varied skill the Ever−Youthful. 5 Born noble in the regions, aim of all mens' eyes to be implored for life by great and small alike,

2 What time the grasshopper replies and swells the shrill cicala's voice, 3 And, yonder, cattle seem to graze, what seems a dwelling−place appears: 4 Here one is calling to his cow, another there hath felled a tree: 5 The Goddess never slays, unless some murderous enemy approach. 6 Now have I praised the Forest Queen, sweet−scented, redolent of balm, 2 Thou with thy magic powers didst rend the conjurer Vrtra, O Blameless One, with heart that longed for 3 God Much−invoked, take pleasure in these princes here, who, thine exalters, Maghavan, have come to 4 That man shall find delight in well−protected wealth whose care provides for him the quick−sought joy 5 Now for our band, O Maghavan, when lauded, make ample room with might, and grant us riches.