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    "chapter": 165
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        "n": 1,
        "refId": "RV10-165:1",
        "text": "translated by"
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        "n": 2,
        "refId": "RV10-165:2",
        "text": "1. GODS, whatsoe'er the Dove came hither seeking, sent to us as the envoy of Destruction,"
      },{
        "n": 3,
        "refId": "RV10-165:3",
        "text": "For that let us sing hymns and make atonement. Well be it with our quadrupeds and bipeds."
      },{
        "n": 4,
        "refId": "RV10-165:4",
        "text": "2. Auspicious be the Dove that hath been sent us, a harmless bird, ye Gods, within our dwelling."
      },{
        "n": 5,
        "refId": "RV10-165:5",
        "text": "May Agni, Sage, be pleased with our oblation, and may the Missile borne on wings avoid us."
      },{
        "n": 6,
        "refId": "RV10-165:6",
        "text": "3. Let not the Arrow that hath wings distract us: beside the fire-place, on the hearth it settles."
      },{
        "n": 7,
        "refId": "RV10-165:7",
        "text": "May it bring welfare to our men and cattle: here let the Dove, ye Gods, forbear to harm us."
      },{
        "n": 8,
        "refId": "RV10-165:8",
        "text": "4. The screeching of the owl is ineffective and when beside the fire the Dove hath settled,"
      },{
        "n": 9,
        "refId": "RV10-165:9",
        "text": "To him who sent it hither as an envoy, to him be reverence paid, to Death, to Yama."
      },{
        "n": 10,
        "refId": "RV10-165:10",
        "text": "5. Drive forth the Dove, chase it with holy verses: rejoicing, bring ye hither food and cattle,"
      },{
        "n": 11,
        "refId": "RV10-165:11",
        "text": "Barring the way against all grief and trouble. Let the swift bird fly forth and leave us vigour."
      }
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