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HYMN LII

A hymn to Kāma or Desire 1. Thereafter rose Desire in the beginning, Desire the primal seed    and germ of Spirit.   O Kāma dwelling with the lofty Kāma, give growth of riches to    the sacrificer. 2. Thou, Kāma, art victorious, famous, potent, splendid, a friend.    to him who seeks thy friendship.   Mighty and overpowering in battle, give strength and vigour to    the sacrificer. 3. They heard his prayers, and they begot, by Kāma, heavenly-     light for him.   Who from a distance longed for it, a dealer ready to exchange. 4. O Kāma, with whatever wish we make this offering to thee,   May it be all fulfilled to us. Then taste this sacrifice, All hail!