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2 Bring him with reverence hither, most propitious in sacrifices, true to Law, the herald; 3 For he is mental power, a man, and perfect; he is the bringer, friend−,like, of the wondrous. 4 May Agni, foe−destroyer, manliest Hero, accept with love our hymns and our devotion. 5 Thus Agni Jatavedas, true to Order, hath by the priestly Gotamas been lauded.

2 Worship at dawn and instigate the Asvins:nor is the worshipper at eve rejected. 3 Covered with gold, meath−tinted, dropping fatness, your chariot with its freight of food comes hither, 4 He who hath served most often the Nasatyas, and gives the sweetest food at distribution, 5 May we obtain the Asvins' newest favour, and gain their health−bestowing happy ildance.

2 Celestial, bounteous Giver, girt about with might, rich, mountain−like, in precious things, 3 Indra, the strong and lofty hills are powerless to bar thy way. 4 A Warrior thou by strength, wisdom, and wondrous deed, in might excellest all that is. 5 For in thy might thou stretchest out beyond the boundaries of heaven. 6 When, Maghavan, thou honourest the worshipper, no one is there to stay thy wealth.

2 On flows that Ancient One whom, hitherward, from heaven, sped through the region of the air, the Falc 3 May those first freshest drops of Soma juice effused flow on, their way to bring us mighty strength in ki 4 May that much−lauded Indu, with a heart inclined to us, well−knowing, fight against our enemies. 5 The active potent juice of heaven is flowing on, great Varuna whom the forward man can ne'er deceive.

2 The youths have wrought their ornaments for glory through many nights,−this noble band of Maruts. 3 They who extend beyond the earth and heaven, by their own mass, as from the cloud spreads Surya; 4 When ye come nigh, as in the depth of waters, the earth is loosened, as it were, and shaken. 5 Ye are like horses fastened to the chariot poles, luminous with your beams, with splendour as at dawn; 6 When ye come forth, O Maruts, from the distance, from the great treasury of rich possessions, 7 He who, engaged in the rite's final duty brings, as a man, oblation to the Maruts, 8 For these are helps adored at sacrifices, bringing good fortune by their name Adityas.