THAT which, divine, mounts far when man is waking, that which returns to him when he is sleeping,

The lights’ one light that goeth to a distance, may that, my mind, be moved by right intention.

2Whereby the wise and thoughtful in assemblies, active in sacrifice, perform their duties, The peerless spirit stored in living creatures, may that, my mind, be moved by right intention.

3That which is wisdom, intellect, and firmness, immortal light which creatures have within them, That without which men do no single action, may that, my mind, be moved by right intention.

4Whereby, immortal, all is comprehended, the world which is, and what shall be hereafter, Whereby spreads sacrifice with seven Hotars, may that, my mind, be moved by right intention.

5Wherein the Richas, Sâmans, Yajur-verses, like spokes within a car’s nave, are included, And all the thought of creatures is inwoven, may that, my mind, be moved by right intention.

6Controlling men, as, with the reins that guide them, a skilful charioteer drives fleet-foot horses, Which dwells within the heart, agile, most rapid, may that, my mind, be moved by right intention.

7Now will I glorify great strength’s upholder, Food, By whose invigorating might Trita rent Vritra limb from limb.

8Do thou, in truth, Anumati, assent and grant us happiness. Urge us to strength and energy: prolong the days we have to live.

9Anumati this day approve our sacrifice among the Gods! Oblation-bearing Agni be, and thou, bliss to the worshipper!

10O broad-tressed Sinîvâlî, thou who art the sister of the Gods, Accept the offered sacrifice, and, Goddess, grant us progeny.

11Five rivers flowing on their way speed onward to Sarasvatî, But then became Sarasvatî a fivefold river in the land.

12O Agni, thou the earliest Angiras, the Seer, hast, God thyself, become the Gods’ auspicious Friend. After thy holy ordinance the Maruts, sage, active through wisdom, with their glittering spears, were born.

15Worthy to be revered, O Agni, God, preserve our wealthy patrons with thy succours, and ourselves. Guard art thou of our seed and progeny and cows, incessantly protecting in thy holy law.

14Lay this with care on her who lies extended: straight, when impregned, hath she brought forth the Hero. With his bright pillar — radiant is his lustre — in our skilled task is born the Son of Idâ.

15In Idâ’s place, the centre of the earth, will we deposit thee, That, Agni Jâtavedas, thou mayst bear our offerings to the Gods.

16Like Angiras a gladdening laud we ponder to him who loveth song, exceeding mighty. Let us sing glory to the far-famed Hero who must be praised with fair hymns by the singer.

17Unto the Great One bring great adoration, a chant of praise to him the very potent, Through whom our sires, Angirases, singing praises, and knowing well the places, found the cattle.

18The friends who offer Soma long to find thee: