2 These here, who show o'er widest space, bringing full many a wondrous act, 3 Another beauteous wheel have ye fixed there to decorate your car. 4 That deed of yours that is extolled, Visvas! hath all been done with this. 5 When Surya mounted on your car that rolls for ever rapidly, 6 Atri bethinks himself of you, O Heroes, with a friendly mind, 7 Strong is your swiftly moving steed, famed his exertion in the course 8 Lovers of sweetness, Rudras, she who streams with sweetness waits on you. 9 Asvins, with truth they call you Twain bestowers of felicity; 10 Most pleasing to the Asvins be these prayers which magnify their might,RV 73 (2) · Rig Veda · null
RV 73 (2)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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