What, then, O God, is my greatest transgression for which you would ruin your singer, your friend? Tell me, O God who knows all and lacks nothing, so that, quickly prostrating, I may sinless crave pardon.
Rig Veda VII, 80, 4
Loose us from the yoke of the sins of our Fathers and also of those we ourselves have committed. Release your servant, as a thief is set free from his crime or as a calf is loosed from its cord.
Rig Veda VII, 80, 5
The evil, Varuna, was not done on purpose; it was wine, dice, or anger that led us astray, or thoughtlessness, sometimes the elder a younger. Even in sleep evildoing is not wholly banished.
Rig Veda VII, 80, 6
I am eager to serve you as a slave serves his master, you, God, all-watchful, I free from sin! This most wise God gives knowledge to the simple and spurs to achievement the clever and the discreet.
Rig Veda VII, 80, 7
O God, whose power is self-subsisting, may these praises now reach you and lodge in your heart! Well may it go with us in peace and in warfare! Ever protect us, O Gods, with your blessings!
Rig Veda VII, 80, 8
