Invoking the divine powers of इन्द्र , मित्र , वरुण , अग्नि , the मरुत्स् , अदिति , and heaven and earth, this सुक्त seeks their protection and benevolence in overcoming adversities and sin, akin to freeing a chariot from a defile. It highlights the virtues of the पित्र्ष् , बृहस्पति , and their generous provision of dwellings and happiness [rv-1-106-1 ] rv • Book 1 .