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9. Pray hear ye now of me, O men, by what blessing (āçís) the two spouses attain what is agreeable (vāmá): what Gandharvas [there are] and heavenly Apsarases, who stand upon these forest trees (vānaspatyá), let them be pleasant unto this bride; let them not injure the bridal-car as it is driven.

10. What yákṣmas go to the bride's brilliant (candrá) car among the people, let the worshipful gods conduct those back whence they came.

11. Let not the waylayers who pursue (ā-sad) [them] find the two spouses; let them go over what is difficult by an easy [road]; let the niggards run away.

12. I cause the bridal-car to be viewed by the houses with worship (bráhman), with a friendly, not terrible eye; what of all forms is fastened on about, let Savitar make that pleasant for the husbands.

13. Propitious hath this woman come to the home; Dhātar appointed this world (sphere) to her; her let Aryaman, Bhaga, both Açvins, Prajāpati, increase with progeny.