This sacred hymn calls upon the gods आदित्यस् , मित्र , वरुण , and others for protection and liberation from sin, likening it to a secret burden lifted. The supplicant seeks divine intervention to drive away malevolent forces and ensure well-being. Through devotion, they implore divine bonds, seeking blessings, forgiveness, and continuous protection from harm and misfortune [rv-2-29-1 ] rv • Book 2 .