2Thou sentest forth productive powers, clavest the hills, thou dravest forth the kine, thou drankest pleasa nt meath. Thou gavest increase through this Tree's surpassing might. The Sun shone by the hymn that sprang from Holy Law.

3In the mid−way of heaven the Sun unyoked his car: the Arya found a match to meet his Dam foe. Associate with Rjisvan Indra overthrew the solid forts of Pipru, conjuring Asura.

4He boldly cast down forts which none had e'er assailed: unwearied he destroycd the godless treasure−stores. Like Sun and Moon he took the stronghold's wealth away, and, praised in song, demolished foes with flashing dart.

5Armed with resistless weapons, with vast power to cleave, the Vrtra−slayer whets his darts and deals for di wounds. Bright Usas was afraid of Indra's slaughtering bolt: she went upon her way and left her chariot there.

6These are thy famous exploits, only thine, when thou alone hast left the other reft of sacrifice. Thou in the heavens hast set the ordering of the Moons: the Father bears the felly portioned out by thee.