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Plain text of Rig Veda - Book The Tenth · Hymn LIX. Prayer for Life

1 His life hath been renewed and carried forward as two men, car-borne, by the skilful driver.

One falls, then seeks the goal with quickened vigour. Let destruction depart to distant places.

2 Here is the psalm for wealth, and food, in plenty: let us do many deeds to bring us glory.

All these our doings shall delight the singer. Let destruction depart to distant places.

3 May we o'ercome our foes with acts of valour, as heaven is over earth, hills over lowlands.

All these our deeds the singer hath considered. Let destruction depart to distant places.

4 Give us not up as prey to death, O Lord; still let us look upon the sun arising.

Let our old age with passing days be kindly. Let destruction depart to distant places.

5 O Giver of life, keep the soul within us, and make the days we have to live yet longer.

Grant that we still may look upon the sunlight: strengthen thy body with the oil we bring thee.

6 Give us our sight again, O Giver of life, give us again our breath and our enjoyment.

Long may we look upon the sun uprising; O Granter of favour, favour thou and bless us.

7 May God restore to us our vital spirit, may He restore it by earth, by heaven, and by mid-air.

May God give us once again our body, and show the path of peace and comfort.

8 May both worlds bless Subandhu, young mothers of everlasting Law.

May Heaven and Earth uproot and sweep iniquity and shame away: nor sin nor sorrow trouble thee.

9 Health-giving medicines descend sent down from heaven in twos and threes,

Or wandering singly on the earth. May Heaven and Earth uproot and sweep iniquity and shame away: nor sin nor sorrow trouble thee.

10 Drive forward thou the wagon-ox, O Mighty One, which brought Usinarani's wagon hither.

May Heaven and Earth uproot and sweep iniquity and shame away: nor sin nor sorrow trouble thee.