2 One, moving not away, supports six burthens: the Cows proceed to him the true, the Highest. 3 The Bull who wears all shapes, the triple−breasted, three−uddered, with a brood in many places, 4 When nigh them, as their tracer he observed them: he called aloud the dear name of Adityas. 5 Streams! the wise Gods have thrice three habitations. Child of three Mothers, he is Lord in synods. 6 Do thou, O Savitar, from heaven thrice hither, three times a day, send down thy blessings daily. 7 Savitar thrice from heaven pours down abundance, and the fair−handed Kings Varuna, Mitra; 8 Three are the bright realms, best, beyond attainment, and three, the Asura's Heroes, rule as Sovrans,RV 56 (2) · Rig Veda · null
RV 56 (2)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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