RV 54 (4)

2 O Maruts, rich in water, strengtheners of life are your strong bands with harnessed steeds, that wander f 3 They gleam with lightning, Heroes, Casters of the Stone, wind−rapid Maruts, overthrowers of the bills, 4 When, mighty Rudras, through the nights and through the days, when through the sky and realms of air, 5 Maruts, this hero strength and majesty of yours hath, like the Sun, extended o'er a lengthened way, 6 Bright shone your host, ye Sages, Maruts, when ye smote the waving tree as when the worm consumeth 7 Never is he, O Maruts, slain or overcome, never doth he decay ne'er is distressed or harmed; 8 With harnessed team like heroes overcoming troops, the friendly Maruts, laden with their water−casks, 9 Free for the Maruts is the earth with sloping ways, free for the rushing Ones is heaven with steep descen 10 When, as the Sun hath risen up, ye take delight, O bounteous radiant Maruts, Heroes of the sky, 11 Lances are on your shoulders, anklets on your feet, gold chains are on your breasts, gems, Maruts, on y 12 Maruts, in eager stir ye shake the vault of heaven, splendid beyond conception, for its shining fruit. 13 Sage Maruts, may we be the drivers of the car of riches ful I of life that have been given by you. 14 Maruts, ye further wealth with longedfor heroes, further the Rsi skilled in chanted verses. 15 Of you, most swift to succour! I solicit wealth wherewith we may spread forth mid men like as the Sun