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MANDALA I, HYMN 114.
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growing or our grown ones, our father or our mother, and do not hurt our own bodies, O Rudra!
8. O Rudra, hurt us not in our kith and kin, nor in our own life, not in our cows, nor in our horses ! Do not slay our men in thy wrath : carrying libations, we call on thee always.
9. Like a shepherd ", I have driven these praises near to thee; O father of the Maruts, grant us thy favour! For thy goodwill is auspicious, and most gracious, hence we desire thy protection alone.
10. Let thy cow-slaying and thy man-slaying be far away', and let thy favour be with us, O ruler of heroes! Be gracious to us, and bless us, O god, and then give us twofold protection.
11. We have uttered our supplication to him, desiring his help; may Rudra with the Maruts hear our call. May Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, the River, Earth, and the Sky grant us this !
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