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K:e¤n:i S:àel:n:i G::ðra g:edn:i c:e#N:i t:T:a .
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.. Eet: rae*:s:ÜVt:m:Î ..


This raatrisuukta is another version than mentioned 
in Rigveda. This or the one from Rigveda is to be 
recited 2-3 times before sleeping. It is said that 
by recitation any sleep disorder can be overcome.  
It also helps to bring one's mind in tune to sleep quicker. 

As a follow up, one can also keep reciting the 
following verse gliding gradually into sound sleep!

    y:a dðv:i s:v:üB:Üt:ð\:Ø en:dÓa-p:ðN: s:öesT:t:a .
    n:m:st:sy:ò n:m:st:sy:ò n:m:st:sy:ò n:m::ð n:m:H ..

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