Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part IV — Page 300
BarĀhĪn-e-a H madiyya — Part Four 300 appeared from within the clouds and fell to the fields below. Some fell on one field, others on another. Thus, all of the water flowed away and the sun came out. European commentators take it to mean that, according to the A ryas, Indra distributed the land of the ancient people among the A ryas, who were more light-skinned than the former. But this meaning is not correct, as the context of the Veda clearly contradicts it. ) O Indra, it is because of you that there is abundant and easily available food everywhere. O wielder of the thunder- bolt, make our pastures verdant and grant us abundant wealth. We turn to Indra in order to receive his affectionate kindness and to attain wealth and perfect power. Because that powerful Indra, giving us wealth, is fully capable of protecting us. O sun and moon, grant success to our sacrifice and increase us in our strength. You have been created for the benefit of many human beings and many people depend upon you. When the sun rises, then the stars, along with the night, flee away, as do the thieves. We go to the Sun-god, who is great among the gods. O moon, safeguard us from false accusations, and keep us away from sin, be pleased with our trust in you, and be our friend. May you increase in strength. O moon, you are the bestower of riches and reliever of difficulties. Come to our household with brave warriors. O moon and Agni, you are equal in rank. Share our homage between you for you have always been the leaders of the gods. I call on the Jall-god [Water-god], from which our cattle drink. We should offer oblation to the flowing riv- ers. May the waters, which are close to the sun, and those with which the sun is associated, be gracious towards our rituals. O Earth-god, may you expand ever so wide and be free from thorns and may you be the place of our dwelling and grant us great happiness. May god Varuna be our special protector. May god Mitra protect us. May they both, working together, make