1. Now give we praise to Dadhikras the rapid, and mention in our laud the Earth and Heaven. May the Dawns flushing move me to exertion, and bear me safely…

1. FROM you two came the gifts in days aforetime which Trasadasyu granted to the Purus. Ye gave the winner of our fields and plough-lands, and the strong smiter who…

1. COME to our sacrifice, Vajas, Rbhuksans, Gods, by the paths which Gods are wont to travel, As ye, gay Gods, accept in splendid weather the sacrifice among these folk…

1. THia car that was not made for horses or for reins, three-wheeled, worthy of lauds, rolls round the firmament. That is the great announcement of your Deity, that, O…

1. Come hither, O ye Sons of Strength, ye Rbhus; stay not afar, ye Children of Sudhanvan. At this libation is your gift of treasure. Let gladdening draughts approach you…

1. To this our sacrifice come Rbhu, Vibhvan, Vaja, and Indra with the gift of riches, Because this day hath Dhisana the Goddess set drink for you: the gladdening draughts…

I. I SEND my voice as herald to the Rbhus; I crave the white cow for the overspreading. Wind-sped, the Skillful Ones in rapid motion have in an instant compassed…

1. O THOU who slewest Vrtra, come, O Indra, hither to our side, Mighty One with thy mighty aids. 2. Swift and impetuous art thou, wondrous amid the well-dressed folk:…

1. WITH what help will he come to us, wonderful, ever-waxing Friend; With what most mighty company? 2. What genuine and most liberal draught will spirit thee with juice to…

1. O INDRA, Vrtra-slayer, none is better, mightier than thou: Verily there is none like thee. 2. Like chariot-wheels these people all together follow after thee: Thou ever art renowned…