2The Goddesses with Gods, holy with holy, the Two stand pouring out their rain, exhaustless: Faithful and guileless, having Gods for children, leaders of sacrifice with shining splendours.

3Sure in the worlds he was a skilful Craftsman, he who produced these Twain the Earth and Heaven. Wise, with his power he brought both realms, together spacious and deep, wellfashioned, unsupported.

4O Heaven and Earth, with one accord promoting, with high protection as of Queens, our welfare, Far−reaching, universal, holy, guard us. May we, car−borne, through song be victors ever.

5To both of you, O Heaven and Earth, we bring our lofty song of praise, Pure Ones! to glorify you both.

6Ye sanctify each other's form, by your own proper might ye rule, And from of old observe the Law.

7Furthering and fulfilling, ye, O Mighty, perfect Mitra's Law. Ye sit around our sacrifice.