A charm to hasten the coming of the rains.
(Atharva Veda; Book 4; Hymn XV)

1. Let all the misty regions fly together, let all the rain clouds sped
   By winds assemble.
   Let the waters satisfy the earth,
   The voices of the great mist enveloped the bull who roareth.
   Let them show forth the strong, the bounteous Maruts:
   Let plants and shrubs be hung with drops of moisture.
   Let floods of rain refresh the ground with gladness and herbs
   Spring various with each form and color.
2. Cause us who sing to see the gathering vapors: outbursts in many a place the rush of waters! Let floods of rain refresh the ground with gladness; and herbs
   Spring various with each form and color.
3. Cause us who sing to see the gathering vapors: outbursts in many a place the rush of waters! Let floods of rain refresh the grounds with gladness; and herbs
   Spring various with each form and color.
4. (8) Let lightning flash on every side: from all the regions blow the winds!
   Urged by the Maruts let the clouds pour down their rain upon the earth.
5. (12) Our father, Lord Divine pouring the torrents. Let the streams breathe, O Varuna, of the waters. Pour the floods down: along the brooks and channels let frogs
   With speckled arms send out their voices.

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