1 (May) the upright of the quarters, the bounteous region of the plants, And Savitr with the year of the days (aid us); The Revat Saman, and the Atichandas metre; Without a foe, be kindly to us. m O thou of the three-and-thirtyfold Stoma, lady of the world, Breathed on by Vivasvant, do thou be gracious to us [4]; Rich in ghee, O Savitr, through thy overlordship, Be the bounteous region rich in milk, for us. The firm among the quarters, lady of Visnu, the mild, Ruling over this strength, the desirable, Brhaspati, Matariçvan, Vayu, The winds blowing together be gracious to us. o Prop of the sky, supporter of the earth, Ruling this world, lady of Visnu, All-extending, seeking food, with prosperity, May Aditi be auspicious to us in her life. p Vaiçvanara to our help. q Present in the sky. r Us to-day Anumati. s O Anumati, thou. t With what to us radiant shall he be? u Who to-day yoketh?YV 4.4l · Yajur Veda
YV 4.4l
Yajur Veda · translated by Arthur Berriedale Keith
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