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viii. 4- 23. Let not the sorcerous demon reach us; let the kimīdíns that are paired fade away; let the earth protect us from earthly distress, let the atmosphere protect us from heavenly.

24. O Indra, smite the man sorcerer, likewise the woman ⌊who is⌋ prevailing with magic (māyā́); let the neckless false-worshipers vanish (? ṛd); let them not see the sun moving upward.

25. Look thou on; look abroad; O Soma, Indra also, watch ye; hurl ye the deadly weapon at the demons, the thunderbolt at the sorcerers (yātumánt).

Translated: Henry, 14, 50; Griffith, i. 400; Bloomfield, 79, 575.

1. This reverting amulet, a hero, is bound on a hero; heroic, rival-slaying, true hero, a very propitious protection.

2. This amulet, rival-slaying, having excellent heroes, powerful, vigorous, overpowering, formidable, a hero, goes to meet the witchcrafts, spoiling [them].