The अश्विन्स् , revered children of the sea, illuminate the skies by dispelling darkness with उषस् . Their chariot, drawn by divine steeds, races across the heavens as praises ring out. Worshippers urge the अश्विन्स् to partake of the सोम , seek nourishing boons, and offer protection, crossing the ocean of praises with a timeless vessel, bringing hope and light [rv-1-46-1 ] rv • Book 1 .