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Plain text of Mandala 4 · Hymn 35 The Skilful Artisans

1 Come hither, O ye Sons of Strength, ye artisans; stay not afar, ye Children of the Skilful. At this offering is your gift of treasure. Let gladdening draughts approach you after the Mighty One's.

2 Hither is come the artisans' gift of riches; here was the giving of the well-prepared offering, since by dexterity and skill as craftsmen ye made the single chalice to be fourfold.

3 Ye made fourfold the chalice that was single: ye spake these words and said, O Friend, assist us; then, Vajas! gained the path of life eternal, deft-handed artisans, to the assembly of the righteous.

4 Out of what substance was that chalice fashioned which ye made fourfold by your art and wisdom? Now for the gladdening draught prepare the liquor, and take, O artisans, of the meath.

5 Ye with your cunning made your parents youthful; the cup, for the righteous to drink, ye formed with cunning; with cunning, artisans, rich in treasure, fashioned the two swift tawny steeds who carry the Mighty One.

6 Whoso pours out for you, when days are closing, the sharp offering for your joy, O Vajas, for him, O mighty artisans, ye, rejoicing, have fashioned wealth with plenteous store of heroes.

7 Lord of Bay Steeds, at dawn the gift Thou acceptest: Thine, only Thine, is the noonday offering. Now be gracious with the wealth-bestowing artisans, whom for their skill Thou madest friends, O Mighty One.

8 Ye, whom your artist skill hath raised to honour, have set you down above in heaven like falcons. So give us riches, Children of the Skilful, O Sons of Strength; ye have won lasting reward.

9 The third offering, that bestoweth treasure, which ye have won by skill, ye dexterous-handed, this gift hath been prepared for you, O artisans: take it with high delight.