Book 5: Hymn 9: A prayer to Heaven and Earth for protection and assistance

1All hail to Heaven! 2All hail to Earth! 3All hail to Air! 4All hail to Air! 5All hail to Heaven! 6All hail to Eartht! 7Mine eye is Sīirya and my breath is Vāta, Air is my soul and Prithivī my body. I verily who never have been conquered give up my life toe Heaven and Earth for keeping. p. a165 8Exalt my life, my strength, my deed and action; increase my understanding and my vigour. Be ye my powerful keepers, watch and guard me, ye mistresses of life and life's creators! Dwell ye within me, and forbear to harm me. Next: Hymn 10: A prayer to the presiding deities of the four quarters for protection