2From you, benignant Gods, may we gain fully food for sustenance. Such, O ye Rudras, my we be.

3Guard us, O Rudras. with your guar4 save us, ye skilled to save, my we Subdue the Dasyus, we ourselves,

4Or ne'er may we, O Wondrous Strong, enjoy another's solemn feast, Ourselves, our sons, or progeny.