AGNI and Prithivî, closely connected, may they bring low for me the boon I mention.

Vâyu and Firmament, closely connected, may they, etc.

Closely connected Dyaus and the Âditya, may they, etc.

Closely connected Varuna and Waters, may they, etc.

Lord of the seven communities and her who forms all beings, eighth,

Make our ways full of pleasantness: may So-and-So and I

agree.

2That I to all the people may address this salutary speech, To priest and nobleman, Sûdra and Arya, to one of our own kin and to the stranger. Dear may I be to Gods and guerdon-giver. Fulfilled be this my hope: be that my portion!

3Give us, Brihaspati, that wondrous treasure, that which exceeds the merit of the foeman, Which shines among the folk effectual, splendid, that, Son of Law, which is with might refulgent. Taken upon a base art thou. Thee for Brihaspati. This is thy home. Thee for Brihaspati,

4Come hither, Indra, rich in kine! Drink Soma, Lord of Hundred Powers, Effused by braying pressing-stones. Taken upon a base art thou. Thee for Indra, rich in kine. This is thy home. Thee for Indra, rich in kine.

5O Indra, Vritra-slayer, come. Drink Soma, Lord of Hundred Powers, Expressed with stones whose wealth is kine. Taken upon a base art thou, etc. as in verse 4.

6Vaisvânara the righteous One, the Lord of sacrifice and light, The heat that wasteth not, we seek. Taken upon a base art thou. Thee for Vaisvânara. This is thy home: thee for Vaisvânara.

7Still in Vaisvânara’s grace may we continue: yea, he is King Supreme o’er all things living. Sprung hence to life upon this All he looketh. Vaisvânara hath rivalry with Sûrya. Taken upon a base art thou, etc. as in verse 6.

8Hitherward come Vaisvânara to succour us from far away, Agni through laud that brings him near! Taken upon a base, etc, as in verse 6.

9Agni is Pavamâna, Sage, the Tribe-Priest of the Races Five: To him of mighty wealth we pray. Taken upon a base art thou. Thee for lustre. This is thy home. Thee for lustre.

10May mighty Indra, thunder-armed, may Shodasî protect us well, and slay the wicked man who hateth us. Taken upon a base art thou. Thee for Mahendra. This is thy home. Thee for Mahendra.

11As cows low to their calves in stalls so with our songs we glorify This Indra, e’en your wondrous God who checks assault, who joys in the delicious juice.

12Agni’s is the most fetching song. Shine mightily, thou rich in light! Like the Chief Consort of a King, riches and strength proceed from thee.

13Come, here, O Agni, will I sing verily other songs to thee, And with these drops shalt thou grow strong.

14The Seasons spread thy sacrifice! the Mouths protect thine offering! May the Year guard our sacrifice for thee and keep our children safe.

15There where the mountains