a The Rudras that are over the earth In thousands by thousands, Their bows we unstring At a thousand leagues. b The Bhavas in this great ocean, The atmosphere- -c The Çarvas of black necks, and white throats, Who wander below on the earth-- d The Rudras who abide in the sky, Of black necks and white throats--e Those who of black necks and ruddy, Grass green, are in the trees--f The overlords of creatures, Without top-knot, with braided hair--g Those that assault men in their food And in their cups as they drink--h Those that guard the paths, Bearing food, warriors--i Those that resort to fords [1], With spears and quivers--k The Rudras that so many and yet more Occupy the quarters, their bows we unstring At a thousand leagues. l m n Homage to the Rudras on the earth, in the atmosphere, in the sky, whose arrows are food, wind, and rain, to them ten eastwards, ten to the south, ten to the west, ten to the north, ten upwards; to them homage, be they merciful to us, him whom we hate and him who hateth us, I place him within yourYV 5.4 (2)g · Yajur Veda
YV 5.4 (2)g
Yajur Veda · translated by Arthur Berriedale Keith
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