The hymn seeks the long life and prosperity of सुबन्धु , invoking divine intervention to drive away misfortune and ensure happiness. Requests are made to निरृति to depart, while सोम is entreated to preserve life, and असुनीति to restore vitality. Heaven and earth, as supportive entities, are invoked to remove iniquity, ensuring eternal wellbeing [rv-10-59-1 ] rv • Book 10 .