They praise also as distinct powers the departed fathers.

In the Rig Veda I.168, occur some verses in honor of the storm-gods called Maruts: "Self-yoked are they come lightly from the sky.

The immortals urge themselves on with the goad.

Dustless, born of power, with shining spears the Maruts overthrow the strongholds.

Who is it, O Maruts, ye that have lightning-spears, that impels you within?
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