2 He smites the trees apart, he slays the demons: all life fears him who wields the mighty weapon. 3 Like a car−driver whipping on his horses, he makes the messengers of rain spring forward. 4 Forth burst the winds, down come the lightning−flashes: the plants shoot up, the realm of light is stream 5 Thou at whose bidding earth bows low before thee, at whose command hoofed cattle fly in terror, 6 Send down for us the rain of heaven, ye Maruts, and let the Stallion's flood descend in torrents. 7 Thunder and roar: the germ of life deposit. Fly round us on thy chariot waterladen. 8 Lift up the mighty vessel, pour down water, and let the liberated streams rush forward. 9 When thou, with thunder and with roar, Parjanya, smitest sinners down, 10 Thou hast poured down the rain−flood now withhold it. Thou hast made desert places fit for travel.RV 83 (2) · Rig Veda · null
RV 83 (2)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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