Indra said The Ashvins have been outcasted by us. How, then, can these be admitted into the sacrificial circle for drinking Soma with the others? They are not classed with the celestials. Do not, therefore, tell us so.
इन्द्र उवाच अस्माभिर्निन्दितावेतौ भवेतां सोमपौ कथम्। देवैर्न सम्मितावेतौ तस्मान्मैवं वदस्व नः॥