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HYMN CXLII

Hymn to Dawn and the Asvins 1. Together with the Goddess, with the Asvins’ Speech have I    awoke.   Thou, Goddess, hast disclosed the hymn and holy gift from    mortal men. 2. Awake the Asvins, Goddess Dawn! Up, mighty Lady of Sweet   Strains!   Rise straightway, priest of sacrifice! High glory to the glad-    dening draught! 3. Thou, Dawn, approaching with thy light, shinest together with    the Sun, And to this man-protecting home the chariot of the Asvins    comes. 4. When yellow stalks give forth the juice as cows from udders    pour their milk,   And voices sound the song of praise, the Asvins’ worshippers    show first. 5. Forward for glory and for strength, protection that shall con-    quer men,   And power and skill, most sapient Ones! 6. When, Asvins worthy of our lauds, ye seat you in the father’s    house.   With wisdom or the bliss ye bring.