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BOOK XV

HYMN I The hyperbolical glorification of the Vrātya or Aryan Non-conformist 1. There was a roaming Vrātya. He roused Prajāpati to action. 2. Prajāpati beheld gold in himself and engendered it. 3. That became unique, that became distinguished, that became    great, that became excellent, that became Devotion, that be-    came holy Fervour, that became Truth: through that he was    born. 4. He grew, he became great, he became Mahādeva. 5. He gained the lordship of the Gods. He became Lord. 6. He became Chief Vrātya. He held a bow, even that Bow of   Indra. 7. His belly is dark-blue, his back is red. 8. With dark-blue he envelops a detested rival, with red he pierces    the man who hates him: so the theologians say.