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    "chapter": 31
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        "n": 1,
        "refId": "RV10-31:1",
        "text": "translated by"
      },{
        "n": 2,
        "refId": "RV10-31:2",
        "text": "1. MAY benediction of the Gods approach us, holy, to aid us with all rapid succours."
      },{
        "n": 3,
        "refId": "RV10-31:3",
        "text": "Therewith may we be happily befriended, and pass triumphant over all our troubles."
      },{
        "n": 4,
        "refId": "RV10-31:4",
        "text": "2. A man should think on wealth and strive to win it by adoration on the path of Order,"
      },{
        "n": 5,
        "refId": "RV10-31:5",
        "text": "Counsel himself with his own mental insight, and grasp still nobler vigour with his spirit."
      },{
        "n": 6,
        "refId": "RV10-31:6",
        "text": "3. The hymn is formed, poured are the allotted portions: as to a ford friends come unto the Wondrous."
      },{
        "n": 7,
        "refId": "RV10-31:7",
        "text": "We have obtained the power of case and comfort, we have become acquainted, with Immortals."
      },{
        "n": 8,
        "refId": "RV10-31:8",
        "text": "4. Pleased be the Eternal Lord who loves the household with this man whom God Savitar created."
      },{
        "n": 9,
        "refId": "RV10-31:9",
        "text": "May Bhaga Aryaman grace him with cattle: may he appear to him, and be, delightful."
      },{
        "n": 10,
        "refId": "RV10-31:10",
        "text": "5. Like the Dawns' dwelling-place be this assembly, where in their might men rich in food have gathered."
      },{
        "n": 11,
        "refId": "RV10-31:11",
        "text": "Striving to share the praises of this singer. To us come strengthening and effectual riches!"
      },{
        "n": 12,
        "refId": "RV10-31:12",
        "text": "6. This Bull's most gracious far-extended favour existed first of all in full abundance."
      },{
        "n": 13,
        "refId": "RV10-31:13",
        "text": "By his support they are maintained in common who in the Asura's mansion dwell together."
      },{
        "n": 14,
        "refId": "RV10-31:14",
        "text": "7. What was the tree, what wood, in sooth, produced it, from which they fashioned forth the Earth and Heaven?"
      },{
        "n": 15,
        "refId": "RV10-31:15",
        "text": "These Twain stand fast and wax not old for ever: these have sung praise to many a day and morning."
      },{
        "n": 16,
        "refId": "RV10-31:16",
        "text": "8. Not only here is this: more is beyond us. He is the Bull, the Heaven's and Earth's supporter."
      },{
        "n": 17,
        "refId": "RV10-31:17",
        "text": "With power divine he makes his skin a filter, when the Bay Coursers bear him on as Surya."
      },{
        "n": 18,
        "refId": "RV10-31:18",
        "text": "9. He passes o'er the broad earth like a Stega: he penetrates the world as Wind the mist-cloud."
      },{
        "n": 19,
        "refId": "RV10-31:19",
        "text": "He, balmed with oil, near Varuna and Mitra, like Agni in the wood, hath shot forth splendour."
      },{
        "n": 20,
        "refId": "RV10-31:20",
        "text": "10. When suddenly called the cow that erst was barren, she, self-protected, ended all her troubles."
      },{
        "n": 21,
        "refId": "RV10-31:21",
        "text": "Earth, when the first son sprang from sire and mother, cast up the game, that which men were seeking."
      },{
        "n": 22,
        "refId": "RV10-31:22",
        "text": "11. To Nrsad's son they gave the name of Kainva, and he the brown-hued courser won the treasure."
      },{
        "n": 23,
        "refId": "RV10-31:23",
        "text": "For him dark-coloured streamed the shining udder: none made it swell for him. Thus Order willed it."
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