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Ancient Civilizations of the Andes, Philip Ainsworth Means, 1931 Three Inca Prayers Prayer to Viracocha... Viracocha, Lord of the Universe! Whether male or female, at any rate commander of heat and reproduction, being one who, even with His spittle, can work sorcery, Where art Thou_ Would that Thou wert not hidden from this son of Thine! He may be above; He may be below; or, perchance, abroad in space. Where is his mighty judgment-seat_ Hear me! He may be spread abroad among the upper waters; or, among the lower waters and their sands He may be dwelling. Creator of the world, Creator of man, great among my ancestors, before Thee my eyes fail me, though I long to see Thee; for, seeing Thee, knowing Thee, learning from Thee, understanding Thee, I shall be seen by Thee, and Thou wilt know me. The Sun--the Moon; The Day--the Night; Summer--Winter; not in vain, in orderly succession, do they march to their destined place, to their goal. They arrive wherever Thy royal staff Thou bearest. Oh! Harken to me, listen to me, let it not befall that I grow weary and die. Prayer to Viracocha... O conquering Viracocha! Ever-present Viracocha! Thou who art without equal upon the earth! Thou who art from the beginnings of the world until its end! Thou gave life and valor to men, saying, "Let this be a man." And to woman, saying, "Let this be a woman." Thou made them and gave them being. Watch over them, that they may live in health and in peace. Thou who art in the highest heavens, and among the clouds of the tempest, grant them long life, and accept this our sacrifice, O Creator. Prayer to Pachacamac... O Pachacamac! Thou who has existed from the beginning, Thou who shall exist until the end, powerful but merciful, Who didst create man by saying, "Let man be," Who defends us from evil, and preserves our life and our health, art Thou in the sky or upon the earth_ In the clouds or in the deeps_ Hear the voice of him who implores Thee, and grant him his petitions. Give us life everlasting, preserve us, and accept this our sacrifice. Click here to Return to the Native American Lore contents page |
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