2Indra, accordant, with the banded Maruts, drink Soma, Hero, as wise Vrtra−slayer. Slay thou our foemen, drive away assailants and make us safe on every side from danger.

3And, drinker at due seasons, drink in season, Indra, with friendly Gods, our pressed−out Soma. The Maruts following, whom thou madest sharers, gave thee the victory, and thou slewest Vrtra.

4Drink Soma, Indra, banded with the Maruts who, Maghavan, strengthened thee at Ahi's slaughter, 'Gainst Sambara, Lord of Bays! in winning cattle, and now rejoice in thee, the holy Singers.

5The Bull whose strength hath waxed, whom Maruts follow, free−giving Indra, the celestial Ruler, Mighty, all−conquering, the victory−giver, him let us call to grant us new protection.