[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C.](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968) › c7.435 # Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c7.435 Republics in Ancient India, c. 1500 B.C.–500 B.C. c7.435 - **Language:** English ### [c7.435](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c7.435) Since they, as was the wish of yearning gods, brought forth that yearning Agni for the \*vidatha\* as priest.¹ 6. Let Pūṣan take thy (Sūryā’s) hand and hence conduct thee; may the two Aśvins on their car transport thee. Go to the house to be the householder’s mistress, and speak as lady to thy \*vidatha\*.² Happy be thou and prosper with thy children here: be vigilant to manage thy household in this home. Closely unite thy body with this man, thy lord; So shall ye, full of years, speak to the \*vidatha\*.³ 7. We, band on band and troop following troop (\*gaṇaṁ-gaṇaṁ\*), entreat with fair lands Agni’s splendour and the Maruts’ might. With spotted deer for steeds, with wealth that never fails, they, the wise ones (gods), come to the sacrifice (\*yajñām\*) at our \*vidatha\*.⁴ 8. The pleasant priest (Agni) has come into the \*vidatha\*, true, skilled in sacrifice, the most wise, Ordainer. Agni, the son of strength, whose car is lightning, whose hair is flame, has shown his lustre on earth.⁵ 9. Agni, thou art king Varuṇa whose laws stand fast; as Mitra wonder-worker, thou must be implored. Aryaman, heroes’ Lord, art thou, enriching all, and liberal Aṁśa in the \*vidatha\*, O thou god.⁶ 10. At Jātavedas’ \*vidatha\* I will speak aloud the conquering might of the swift red-hued steer. A pure and fresher hymn flows to Vaiśvānara, even so for Agni lovely Soma is made pure.⁷ 11. The princely worshippers who send to those who sing thy praise, O Agni, reward graced with kine and steeds— Lead thou both these and us forward to higher bliss, with brave men in the \*vidatha\*, may we speak aloud.⁸ 12. May Indra come to us for our protection; here be the hero praised, our feast’s companion; May he whose powers are many, waxen mighty, cherish, like Dyaus (the Asura) his own supreme dominion. - [Previous: c7.434](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c7.434) - [Next: c7.436](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c7.436) - [Up: c7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c7) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c7.435](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.sharma-1968.c7.435) · Pramāṇa