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i.e.,
May there be voice in my mouth, breath in my nostrils,
sight in my eyes, hearing in my ears;
may my hair not turn grey or my teeth turn purple; may I have much strength in my arms.
i.e,
May I have power in my things, swiftness in my legs, Steadiness in my feet. May all my limbs be
uninjured and my soul remain unconquered.
(ii) Intellectual strength:
Maho arṇaḥ sarasvati pra cetayati ketunā Dhiyo viśvā vi rājati. (RV,V/3/12)
This speech-divine sets in motion all the energies of the soul and intellect.
It enlightens the wisdom of all who are seekers of truth.
(iii) Mental well-being:
Sahrdayam sammanasyamavidveṣam kṛnomi vah
Anyo' nyambhi haryata vatsam jätamivāghnya. (AV, 3/30/1)
i.e.,
The union of hearts and minds
and freedom from hate I'll bring you.
Love one another as the cow loves the calf that she has borne.
(iv) Release from suffering and sin:
Viśvāni deva savitar duritāni parasuva Yad bhadram tan na asuva. (RV, 5/82/5)
i.e.,
Remove from us, O divine creator
all the ills and evils and
bestow upon us that, what
is good and beneficial.
(v) Acquisition of wealth:
Indra śresthani draviṇāni dhehi cittim dakṇasya subhagatvam asme
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