2When, Thunderer! I move along tremulous like a wind−blown skin, Have mercy, spare me, Mighty Lord.

3O Bright and Powerful God, through want of strength I erred and went astray Have mercy, spare me, Mighty Lord.

4Thirst found thy worshipper though he stood in the midst of water−fijods: Have mercy, spare me, Mighty Lord.

5O Varuna, whatever the offence may be which we as men commit against the heavenly host, When through our want of thought we violate thy laws, punish us not, O God, for that iniquity.

6If he, thy true ally, hath sinned against thee, still, Varuna, he is the friend thou lovedst. Let us not, Living One, as sinners I know thee: give shelter, as a Sage, to him who lauds thee.

7While we abide in these fixed habitations, and from the lap of Aditi win favour, May Varuna untie the bond that binds us. Preserve us evermore, ye Gods, with blessings. HYMN LXXXIX Varuna. 1. LET me not yet, King Varuna, enter into the house of clay: Have mercy, spare me, Mighty Lord.