I. NOT to forsake me, I invoke this Indra girt by Maruts, Lord Of magic power who rules with might. 2. This Indra with his Marut Friends clave into pieces…

1. YOKE, Agni, as a charioteer, thy steeds who best invite the Gods: As ancient Herald seat thyself. 2. And, God, as skilfullest of all, call for us bitherward the…

1. EXERTING all our strength with thoughts of power we glorify in speech Agni your dear familiar Friend, the darling Guest in every home. 2. Whom, served with sacrificial oil…

1. ROUSE ye for him who keeps the Law, yoke your steeds, Aiyins, to your car Let your protecting help be near. 2. Come, Asvins, with your car more swift…

1. PREPARE oblation: let him come; and let the minister serve again Who knows the ordering thereof, 2. Rejoicing in his friendship, let the priest be seated over man, Beside…

1. O AGNI, with thy mighty wealth guard us from all malignity, Yea, from all hate of mortal man. 2. For over thee, O Friend from birih, the wrath of…

1. HE who, as Sovran Lord of men, moves with his chariots unrestrained, The Vrtra-slayer vanquisher, of fighting hosts, preeminent, is praised with song. 2. Honour that Indra, Puruhanman! for…

1. I SEND you forth the song of praise for Indu, hero-gladdener. With hymn and plenty he invites you to complete the sacrifice. 2. Thou wishest for thy kine a…

1. EVEN as a car to give us aid, we draw thee hither for our bliss, Strong in thy deeds, checking assault, Lord, Mightiest Indra, of the brave! 2. Great…

1. Now pray we to these Ksatriyas, to the Adityas for their aid, These who are gracious to assist. 2. May Mitra bear us oer distress, and Varuna and Aryaman,…