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100 O Uira-cocha! Lord of the universe, Whether thou art male, Whether thou art female, Lord of reproduction, Whatsoever thou mayest be, O Lord of divination, Where art thou? Thou mayest be above, Thou mayest be below, Or perhaps around Thy splendid throne and sceptre. Oh hear me! From the sky above, In which thou mayest be, From the sea beneath, In which thou mayest be, Creator of the world, Maker of all men; Lord of all Lords, My eyes fail me For longing to see thee; For the sole desire to know thee. Might I behold thee, Might I know thee, Might I consider thee, Might I understand thee. Oh look down upon me, For thou knowest me. The sun—the moon— The day—the night— Spring—winter. Are not ordained in vain By thee, O Uira-cocha! They all travel To the assigned place;