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    "chapter": 66
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        "n": 1,
        "refId": "RV10-66:1",
        "text": "translated by"
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        "n": 2,
        "refId": "RV10-66:2",
        "text": "1. I CALL the Gods of lofty glory for our weal, the makers of the light, well-skilled in sacrifice;"
      },{
        "n": 3,
        "refId": "RV10-66:3",
        "text": "Those who have waxen mightily, Masters of all wealth, Immortal, strengthening Law, the Gods whom Indra leads."
      },{
        "n": 4,
        "refId": "RV10-66:4",
        "text": "2. For the strong band of Maruts will we frame a hymn: the chiefs shall bring forth sacrifice for Indra's troop,"
      },{
        "n": 5,
        "refId": "RV10-66:5",
        "text": "Who, sent by Indra and advised by Varuna, have gotten for themselves a share of Surya's light"
      },{
        "n": 6,
        "refId": "RV10-66:6",
        "text": "3. May Indra with the Vasus keep our dwelling safe, and Aditi with Adityas lend us sure defence."
      },{
        "n": 7,
        "refId": "RV10-66:7",
        "text": "May the God Rudra with the Rudras favour us, and Tvastar with the Dames further us to success."
      },{
        "n": 8,
        "refId": "RV10-66:8",
        "text": "4. Aditi, Heaven and Earth, the great eternal Law, Indra, Visnu, the Maruts, and the lofty Sky."
      },{
        "n": 9,
        "refId": "RV10-66:9",
        "text": "We call upon Adityas, on the Gods, for help, on Vasus, Rudras, Savitar of wondrous deeds."
      },{
        "n": 10,
        "refId": "RV10-66:10",
        "text": "5. With Holy Thoughts Sarasvan, firm-lawed Varuna, great Vayu, Pusan, Visnu, and the Asvins Twain,"
      },{
        "n": 11,
        "refId": "RV10-66:11",
        "text": "Lords of all wealth, Immortal, furtherers of prayer, grant us a triply-guarding refuge from distress."
      },{
        "n": 12,
        "refId": "RV10-66:12",
        "text": "6. Strong be the sacrifice, strong be the Holy Ones, strong the preparers of oblation, strong the Gods."
      },{
        "n": 13,
        "refId": "RV10-66:13",
        "text": "Mighty be Heaven and Earth, true to eternal Law, strong be Parjanya, strong be they who laud the Strong."
      },{
        "n": 14,
        "refId": "RV10-66:14",
        "text": "7. To win us strength I glorify the Mighty Twain, Agni and Soma, Mighty Ones whom many laud."
      },{
        "n": 15,
        "refId": "RV10-66:15",
        "text": "May these vouchsafe us shelter with a triple guard, these whom the strong have served in worship of the Gods."
      },{
        "n": 16,
        "refId": "RV10-66:16",
        "text": "8. Potent, with firm-fixt laws, arranging sacrifice, visiting solemn rites in splendour of the day,"
      },{
        "n": 17,
        "refId": "RV10-66:17",
        "text": "Obeying Order, these whose priest is Agni, free from falsehood, poured the waters out when Vrtra died."
      },{
        "n": 18,
        "refId": "RV10-66:18",
        "text": "9. The Holy Ones engendered, for their several laws, the heavens and earth, the waters, and the plants and trees."
      },{
        "n": 19,
        "refId": "RV10-66:19",
        "text": "They filled the firmament with heavenly light for help: the Gods embodied Wish and made it beautiful."
      },{
        "n": 20,
        "refId": "RV10-66:20",
        "text": "10. May they who bear up heaven, the Rbhus deft of hand, and Vata and Parjanya of the thundering Bull,"
      },{
        "n": 21,
        "refId": "RV10-66:21",
        "text": "The waters and the plants, promote the songs we sing: come Bhaga, Rati, and the Vaijns to my call."
      },{
        "n": 22,
        "refId": "RV10-66:22",
        "text": "11. Sindhu, the sea, the region, and the firmament, the thunder, and the ocean, Aja-Ekapad,"
      },{
        "n": 23,
        "refId": "RV10-66:23",
        "text": "The Dragon of the Deep, shall listen to my words, and all the Deities and Princes shall give ear."
      },{
        "n": 24,
        "refId": "RV10-66:24",
        "text": "12. May we, be yours, we men, to entertain the Gods: further our sacrifice and give it full success."
      },{
        "n": 25,
        "refId": "RV10-66:25",
        "text": "Adityas, Rudras, Vasus, givers of good gifts, quicken the holy hymns which we are singing now"
      },{
        "n": 26,
        "refId": "RV10-66:26",
        "text": "13. I follow with success upon the path of Law the two celestial Hotars, Priests of oldest time."
      },{
        "n": 27,
        "refId": "RV10-66:27",
        "text": "We pray to him who dwelleth near, Guard of the Field, to all Immortal Gods who never are remiss."
      },{
        "n": 28,
        "refId": "RV10-66:28",
        "text": "14. Vasistha's sons have raised their voices, like their sire. Rsi-like praying to the Gods for happiness."
      },{
        "n": 29,
        "refId": "RV10-66:29",
        "text": "Like friendly-minded kinsmen, come at our desire, O Gods, and shake down treasures on us from above."
      },{
        "n": 30,
        "refId": "RV10-66:30",
        "text": "15. Immortal Gods have I, Vasistha, lauded, Gods set on high above all other beings."
      },{
        "n": 31,
        "refId": "RV10-66:31",
        "text": "May they this day grant us wide space and freedom: ye Gods, preserve us evermore with blessings."
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