HYMN XVIII

A prayer for security and peace on all sides

Let those who vex me from the eastern region, sinners, praise
Agni followed by the Vasus.
Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Vayu
compassed by the Air's mid region.
Let those who vex me from the southern quarter, sinners, sing
praise to Soma with the Rudras.
Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Varuna
connected with Adityas.
Let those who vex me from the western quarter, sinners, praise
Surya linked with Earth and Heaven.
Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners give praise to
plants' associates the Waters.
Let those who from the north side vex me, sinners, praise
Visvakarman with the Seven Rishis.
Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Indra
with the Marut host about him.
Let those who vex me from the nadir, sinners, extol Prajapati
of genial power.
Let those who vex me from the zenith, sinners, extol Brihaspati
with the Visve Devas.