The verses invoke the celestial अश्विन्स् , beseeching them to descend from their heavenly abode and grace the sacrificial rites. Revered for past deeds with मनु and devoted by various tribes such as द्रुह्यु and अनु , the अश्विन्स् , along with deities like बृहस्पति , इन्द्र , and विष्णु , are requested to participate, bring blessings, and partake of the sacred Soma drink [rv-8-10-1 ] rv • Book 8 .