Rig Veda

Mandal - 5 (Part - 5)

HYMN 87 Maruts

1

To Visnu, to the Mighty whom the Maruts follow let your hymns born in song go forth, Evayamarut;
To the impetuous, strong band, adorned with bracelets, that rushes on in joy and ever roars for vigour.

2

They who with might were manifest, and who willingly by their own knowledge told it forth, Evayamarut.
Maruts, this strength of yours no wisdom comprehendeth: through their gifts' greatness they are moveless as the mountains.

3

Who by the psalm they sing are heard, from lofty heaven, the strong, the brightly shining Ones,
Evayamarut;
In whose abode there is no mightier one to move them, whose lightnings are as fires, who urge the roaring rivers.

4

He of the Mighty Stride forth strode, Evayamarut, out of the spacious dwelling-place, their home in common.
When he, himself, hath yoked his emulous strong horses on heights, he cometh forth, joy-giving, with the Heroes.

5

Like your tremendous roar, the rainer with light flashing, strong, speeding, hath made all tremble,
Evayamarut,
Wherewith victorious ye, self-luminous, press onward, with strong reins, decked with gold,
impetuous and well-weaponed.

6

Unbounded is your greatness, ye of mighty power: may your bright vigour be our aid, Evayamarut;
For ye are visible helpers in the time of trouble: like fires, aglow with light, save us from shame and insult.

7

So may the Rudras, mighty warriors, Evayamarut, with splendid brilliancy, like fires, be our
protectors;
They whose terrestrial dwelling-place is wide-extended, whom none suspect of sin, whose bands
have lofty courage.

8

Come in a friendly spirit, come to us, O Maruts, and hear his call who praises you, Evayamarut.
Like car-borne men, one-minded with the mighty Visnu, keep enmity far from us with your deeds of wonder.

9

Come to our sacrifice, ye Hnly Ones, to bless it, and, free from demons, hear our call, Evayamarut.
Most excellent, like mountains in the air's raid-region, be irresistible, ye, Wise, to this man'a hater.