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HYMN CXXIII

HYMN CXXIII 1. This is the Godhead, this the might of Sūrya: he hath with-    drawn what spread o’er work unfinished.   When he hath loosed his horses from their station, straight over    all night spreadeth out her garment. 2. In the sky’s lap the Sun this form assumeth for Mitra and for   Vāruna to look on.   His bay steeds well maintain his power eternal, at one time    bright and darksome at another.