Granting protection and longevity, this hymn invites benevolent gods like भग , मित्र , अदिति , and इन्द्र to safeguard prosperity and well-being. It seeks divine favor for unimpeded auspicious pursuits, highlights the role of पूषन् and मारोत्स् in enhancing welfare, and emphasizes unblemished strength from तार्क्ष्य . The Sukta underscores gods ensuring uninterrupted life spans and the encompassing nature of अदिति [rv-1-89-1 ] rv • Book 1 .