2In war which wins the light, at the freegiver's call, at due oblation of the early−rising one, oblation of th e active one, Indra slew, even as we know−whom each bowed head must reverence. May all thy bounteous gifts be gathered up for us, yea, the good gifts of thee the Good.

3This food glows for thee as of old at sacrifice, wherein they made thee chooser of the place , for thou choosest the place of sacrifice. Speak thou and make it known to us they see within with beams of light. Indra, indeed, is found a seeker after spoil, spoil−seeker for his own allies.

4So now must thy great deed be lauded as of old, when for the Angirases thou openedst the stall, openeds t, giving aid, the stall. In the same manner for us here fight thou and be victorious: To him who pours the juice give up the lawless man, the lawless who is wroth with us.

5When with wise plan the Hero leads the people forth, they conquer in the ordered battle, seeking fame, press, eager, onward seeking fame. To him in time of need they sing for life with offspring and with strength. Their hymns with Indra find a welcome place of rest: the hynins go forward to the Gods.

6Indra and Parvata, our champions in the fight, di ive ye away each man who fain would war with us, dri ve him far from us with the bolt. Welcome to him concealed afar shall he the lair that he hath found. So may the Render rend our foes on every side, rend them, O Hero, everywhere.