8. The earth's eight points his brightness hath illumined, three desert regions and the Seven Rivers. God Savitar the gold-eyed hath come hither, giving choice treasures unto him who worships. 9. The golden-handed Savitar, far-seeing, goes on his way between the earth and heaven, Drives away sickness, bids the Sun approach us, and spreads the bright sky through the darksome region. 10. May he, gold-handed Asura, kind Leader, come hither to us with his help and favour. Driving off Râkshasas and Yâtudhânas, the God is present, praised in hymns at evening. 11. O Savitar, thine ancient dustless
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