2He who with might bowed down the things that should be bowed, and in his fury rent the holds of Samb ara: Who overthrew what shook not, Brahmapaspati,−he made his way within the mountain stored with wealt h.

3That was a great deed for the Godliest of the Gods: strong things were loosened and the firmly fixed gav e way. He drave the kine forth and cleft Vala through by prayer, dispelled the darkness and displayed the light of heaven.

4The well with mouth of stone that poured a flood of meath, which Brahmapaspati hath opened with his might− All they who see the light have drunk their fill thereat: together they have made the watery fount flow fort h.

5Ancient will be those creatures, whatsoe'er they be; with moons, with autumns, doors unclose themselve s to you. Effortless they pass on to perfect this and that, appointed works which Brahmanaspati ordained.

6They who with much endeavour searching round obtained the Panis' noblest treasure hidden in the cave, − Those sages, having marked the falsehoods, turned them back whence they had come, and sought again to enter in.

7The pious ones when they had seen the falsehoods turned them back, the sages stood again upon the loft y ways. Cast down with both their arms upon the rock they left the kindled fire, and said, No enemy is he.

8With his swift bow, strung truly, Brahmanaspati reaches the mark whate'er it be that he desires. Excellent are the arrows wherewithal he shoots, keen−eyed to look on men and springing from his ear.

9He brings together and he parts, the great High Priest; extolled is he, in battle Brahmapaspati. When, gracious, for the hymn he brings forth food and wealth, the glowing Sun untroubled sends forth fervent heat.

10First and preeminent, excelling all besides are the kind gifts of liberal Brhaspati. These are the boons of him the Strong who should be loved, whereby both classes and the people have delight.

11Thou who in every way supreme in earthly power, rejoicing, by thy mighty strength hast waxen great, − He is the God spread forth in breadth against the Gods: he, Brahmanaspati, encompasseth this All.

12From you, twain Maghavans, all truth proceedeth: even the waters break not your commandment. Come to us, Brahmanaspati and Indra, to our oblation Iiie yoked steeds to fodder.

13The sacrificial flames most swiftly hear the call: the priest of the assembly gaineth wealth for hymns. Hating the stern, remitting at his will the debt, strong in the shock of fight is Brahmanaspati.

14The wrath of Brahmanaspati according to his will had full effect when he would do a mighty deed. The kine he drave forth and distributed to heaven, even as a copious flood with strength flows sundry way s.

15O Brahmanaspati, may we be evermore masters of wealth well−guided, full of vital strength. Heroes on heroes send abundantly to us, when thou omnipotent through prayer seekest my call.

16O Brahmanaspati, be thou controller of this our hymn, and prosper thou our children. All that the Gods regard with love is blessed. Loud may we speak, with heroes, in assembly.