The Hymns of the Rigveda/Book 5/Hymn 70

1. EVEN far and wide, O Varuna and Mitra, doth your grace extend.
     May I obtain your kind good-will.
2. From you, benignant Gods, may we gain fully food for sustenance.
     Such, O ye Rudras, my we be.
3. Guard us, O Rudras. with your guard save us, ye skilled to save, my we
     Subdue the Dasyus, we ourselves,
4. Or ne'er may we, O Wondrous Strong, enjoy another's solemn feast,
     Ourselves, our sons, or progeny.