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HYMN XVI

A prayer for security from danger

1Peace hath been given us from the east, and from the west
   security.
  Savitar guard me from the south, and from the north the Lord
   of Might.
2May the Ādityas from the sky protect me, Agni from the
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  May Indra-Agni guard me from the eastward, on all sides may
   the Asvins give me shelter.
  May Jātavedas guard, sidelong, our cattle.
  Our shield on all sides be the World-Creators!