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197 adbhis. The comm. takes váyas first as "bird" (pakṣijātam), then as çarīrapariṇāmaviçeṣas.

6. If now indeed, O Maruts, by what relates to the Maruts—if, O gods, by what relates to the gods, I have fallen into such a plight: ye, O Vasus, are masters (īç) of the removal of that: let them free us from distress.

7. A sharp front, known [as] powerful, [is] the troop (çárdhas) of Maruts, formidable in fights; I praise the Maruts, [as] a suppliant I call loudly on [them]: let them free us from distress.

1. O Bhava-and-Çarva, I reverence you, know ye that; ye in whose direction is all that shines out (vi-ruc) here, who lord it over these bipeds [and] quadrupeds: do ye free us from distress.

2. Ye whose is whatever is on the way and afar; who are known as best shooters among arrow-bearers; who lord it etc. etc.