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429 reckon it among the puṣṭika mantras. As to the separate uses of vs. 7, see under that verse. *⌊For the first, fourth, and fifth uses, the comm., p. 422, lines 5, 18, prescribes only vss. 1-6.⌋

Translated: Ludwig, p. 434; Henry, 23, 86; Griffith, i. 356.

1. Bearing sustenance (ū́rj), good-winning, very wise, with mild friendly eye, I come to the houses, well-willing, greeting; be quiet, be not afraid of me.

2. These houses [are] kindly, rich in sustenance (ūrjas-), rich in milk, standing filled with what is pleasant; let them recognize us coming.

3. On whom the absent one thinks (adhi-i), in whom is abundant well-willing—the houses we call on; let them recognize us coming.

4. Called on [are] they of much riches, companions, enjoying sweets together; be ye hungerless, thirstless; ye houses, be not afraid of us.

5. Called on here [are] the kine, called on the goats and sheep; likewise [is] the sweet drink of food called on in our houses.

6. Full of pleasantness, well-portioned, full of refreshing drink (írā), merry (hasāmudá), thirstless, hungerless be ye; O houses, be not afraid of us.