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v. 24- (purodhā́), in this firm-standing, in this intent, in this design, in this benediction (āçís), in this invocation of the gods: hail!

2. Agni is overlord of forest-trees; let him favor etc. etc.

3. Heaven-and-earth are overlords of givers; let them favor etc. etc.

4. Varuṇa is overlord of the waters; let him favor etc. etc.

5. Mitra-and-Varuṇa are overlords of rain; let them favor etc. etc.

6. The Maruts are overlords of the mountains; let them favor etc. etc.

7. Soma is overlord of plants; let him favor etc. etc.

8. Vāyu is overlord of the atmosphere; let him favor etc. etc.

9. The sun (sū́rya) is overlord of sights (or eyes: cákṣus); let him favor etc. etc.

10. The moon is overlord of asterisms; let him favor etc. etc.