The hymn is an invocation of divine entities like वायु , इन्द्र , मित्र , वरुण , and पूषन् , alongside the मरुत्स् , to partake in the sacrificial सोम , juice. These deities, known for protection and guidance, are beseeched to ward off evil, augment prosperity, grant strength, progeny, and life, and to sanctify human acts by the power of water and sacred offerings [rv-1-23-1 ] rv • Book 1 .