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The Rig Veda — Mandala 1, Hymn 71 (1896)

When light hath filled the Lord of men for increase, straight from the heaven descends the limpid moisture. Agni hath brought to light and filled with spirit the youthful host blameless and well providing. 9. He who like thought goes swiftly on his journey, the Sun, alone is ever Lord of riches.
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The Rig Veda — Mandala 1, Hymn 71 (1896)

Since Matarisvan, far-diffused, hath stirred him, and he in every house grown bright and noble, He, Bhrgu-like I hath gone as his companion, as on commission to a greater Sovran. 5. When man poured juice to Heaven, the mighty Father, he knew and freed himself from close embracement.
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The Rig Veda — Mandala 1, Hymn 71 (1896)

LOVING the loving One, as wives their husband, the sisters of one home have urged him forward, Bright-coloured, even, as the cows love morning, dark, breaking forth to view, and redly beaming. 2. Our sires with lauds burst e'en the firm-set fortress, yea, the Angirases, with roar, the mountain.
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