A Charm To Secure The Supremacy Of A Dethroned King
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Do thou, O Brāhmanaspati, increase our strength for kingly
sway.
2. Subduing those who rival us, subduing all malignities,
Withstand the man who menaces, and him who seeks to injure-
us.
3. Soma and Savitar the God have strengthened and exalted thee:
All elements have aided thee, to make thee general conqueror.
4. Slayer of rivals, vanquisher, may that victorious Amulet
Be bound on me for regal sway and conquest of mine enemies.
5. Yon Sun hath mounted up on high, and this my word hath
mounted up
That I may smite my foes and be slayer of rivals, rivalless.
6. Destroyer of my rivals, strong, victorious, with royal sway,
May I be ruler of these men, and King and sovran of the folk.