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Varuna · verse

A Prayer to Varuna

Varuna Sukta

इमं मे वरुण श्रुधी हवमद्या च मृडय । त्वामवस्युराचके ॥

imaṃ me varuṇa śrudhī havam adyā ca mṛḍaya | tvām avasyur ā cake ||

Meaning

Hear this call, Varuna, and show compassion today; I seek your help.

Why recite it

A humble Vedic prayer for forgiveness and refuge.

Source

Rig Veda 7.89.1