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Karma2Grace Asvins (509 words) |
 | They are the twins Nasatya (the inseperable, or the one without untruth), and Dasra (the miraculous), born of Understanding (Samjna), and both married to the daughter of the sun Surya. |
| Surya: Being young and athletic, the Asvins competed in a chariot race with the prize as Surya, the daughter of the sun, and won her as their wife. |
| Recognition Among the Gods: As the Asvins are low born, Indra did not want to let them partake of the ritual drink of the sacrifice, Soma, and would not even recognize their divinity. |
| Hymns to Asvins from the Rig Veda (6478 words) |
| ASVINS, your ancient priest invites you hither to gladden you with draughts of meath of Soma. |
| O Asvins, when the sons of Paira call you, send strength with nourishment to him who knoweth. |
| O Asvins, I am he who sang your praise. |
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