Rig Veda

Mandal - 4 (Part - 4)

HYMN 56 Heaven and Earth

1

MAY mighty Heaven and Earth, most meet for honour, be present here with light and gleaming
splendours;
When, fixing them apart, vast, most extensive, the Steer roars loudly in far-reaching courses.

2

The Goddesses with Gods, holy with holy, the Two stand pouring out their rain, exhaustless:
Faithful and guileless, having Gods for children, leaders of sacrifice with shining splendours.

3

Sure in the worlds he was a skilful Craftsman, he who produced these Twain the Earth and Heaven.
Wise, with his power he brought both realms, together spacious and deep, wellfashioned,
unsupported.

4

O Heaven and Earth, with one accord promoting, with high protection as of Queens, our welfare,
Far-reaching, universal, holy, guard us. May we, car-borne, through song be victors ever.

5

To both of you, O Heaven and Earth, we bring our lofty song of praise,
Pure Ones! to glorify you both.

6

Ye sanctify each other's form, by your own proper might ye rule,
And from of old observe the Law.

7

Furthering and fulfilling, ye, O Mighty, perfect Mitra's Law.
Ye sit around our sacrifice.