Book 3: Hymn 26: A charm to win the favour of all serpents

HYMN XXVI

A charm to win the favour of all serpents

1Ye Gods who dwell within this eastward region, entitled
Weapons, Agni forms your arrows.
Be kind and gracious unto us and bless us. To you be reverence,
to you be welcome!
2Ye Gods who dwell within this southward region, entitled Eager,
Kāma forms your arrows.
Be kind, etc.
3Ye Gods who dwell within this westward region, whose name is
Radiant, Water forms your arrows.
Be kind, etc.
4Ye Gods who dwell within this northward region, whose name
is Piercers, Vāta forms your arrows.
Be kind, etc.
5Ye Gods whose home is in this firm-set region—Nilimpas is your
name—Plants are your arrow.
Be kind, etc.
6Ye Gods whose home is in this upmost region, Yearners by
name, Brihaspati forms your arrows.
Be kind and gracious unto us and bless us. To you be reverence,
to you be welcome!