2Indra and Agni, Hero−lords when Vrtra fell, dwelling together, speeding emulously on, And Soma blent with oil, putting his greatness forth, have with their power filled full the mighty firmame nt.

3Skilled in the Law I lift the hymn of praise to these, Law−strengtheners, unassailed, and great in majest y. These in their wondrous bounty send the watery sea: may they as kindly Friends send gifts to make us gre at.

4They with their might have stayed Heaven, Earth, and Prthivi, the Lord of Light, the firmament, −the lustrous spheres. Even as fleet−foot steeds who make their masters glad, the princely Gods are praised, most bountiful to m an.

5Bring gifts to Mitra and to Varuna who, Lords of all, in spirit never fail the worshipper, Whose statute shines on high through everlasting Law, whose places of sure refuge are the heavens and ea rth.

6The cow who yielding milk goes her appointed way hither to us as leader of holy rites, Speaking aloud to Varuna and the worshipper, shall with oblation serve Vivasvan and the Gods.

7The Gods whose tongue is Agni dwell in heaven, and sit, aiders of Law, reflecting, in the seat of Law. They propped up heaven and then brought waters with their might, got sacrifice and in a body made it fair .

8Born in the oldest time, the Parents dwelling round are sharers of one mansion in the home of Law. Bound by their common vow Dyaus, Prthivi stream forth the moisture rich in oil to Varuna the Steer.

9Parjanya, Vata, mighty, senders of the rain, Indra and Vayu, Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman: We call on Aditi, Adityas, and the Gods, those who are on the earth, in waters, and in heaven.

10Tvastar and Vayu, those who count as Rbhus, both celestial Hotar−priests, and Dawn for happiness, Winners of wealth, we call, and wise Brhaspati, destroyer of our foes, and Soma Indra's Friend.

11They generated prayer, the cow, the horse, the plants, the forest trees, the earth, the waters, and the hill s. These very bounteous Gods made the Sun mount to heaven, and spread the righteous laws of Aryas o'er th e land.

12O Asvins, ye delivered Bhujyu from distress, ye animated Syava, Vadhrmati's son. To Vimada ye brought his consort Kamadyu, and gave his lost Visnapu back to Visvaka.

13Thunder, the lightning's daughter, Aja−Ekapad, heaven's bearer, Sindhu, and the waters of the sea: Hear all the Gods my words, Sarasvati give ear together with Purandhi and with Holy Thoughts.

14With Holy Thoughts and with Purandhi may all Gods, knowing the Law immortal, Manu's Holy Ones, Boon−givers, favourers, finders of light, and Heaven, with gracious love accept my songs, my prayer, my hymn.

15Immortal Gods have I, Vasistha, lauded, Gods set on high above all other beings. May they this day grant us wide space and freedom: ye Gods, preserve us evermore with blessings.