HYMN CLXXI. Devas.

To you I come with this mine adoration, and with a hymn I crave the Strong Ones' favour a hymn that truly makes you joyful, Devas. Suppress your anger and unyoke your horses.

Devas, to you this laud with prayer and worship, formed in the mind and heart, ye Devas, is offered.

Come ye to us, rejoicing in your spirit, for ye are they who make our meditation effective.

The Devas, praised by us, shall show us favour; Indra, lauded, shall be most propitious. Devas. May all our days that are to follow be very pleasant, lovely and triumphant.

O Devas, offerings meant for you have been made ready; these have we set aside.

By whose strength at the dawn of endless mornings. Give us, thou Mighty, glory with Devas. The Strong who givest triumph.

Do thou, O Indra, guard the conquering Heroes, and the Devas, with them the wise victorious and bestowing. May we find strengthening food in full abundance.