RV 138 (2)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 Thou sentest forth productive powers, clavest the hills, thou dravest forth the kine, thou drankest pleasa 3 In the mid−way of heaven the Sun unyoked his car: the Arya found a match to meet his Dam foe. 4 He boldly cast down forts which none had e'er assailed: unwearied he destroycd the godless 5 Armed with resistless weapons, with vast power to cleave, the Vrtra−slayer whets his darts and deals for 6 These are thy famous exploits, only thine, when thou alone hast left the other reft of sacrifice.

RV 138 (2) · Rig Veda · null

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