2So humbly worship Varuna the Mighty revere the wise Guard of World Immortal. May he vouchsafe us triply−barred protection. O Earth and Heaven, within your lap preserve us.

3Sharpen this song of him who strives his utmost, sharpen, God Varuna, his strength and insight; May we ascend the ship that bears us safely, whereby we may pass over all misfortune.

4Asvins, with songs the singer stones have made you hasten hitherward, Nasatyas, to the Soma−draught. Let all the others die away.

5As the sage Atri with his hymns, O Asvins, called you eagerly, Nasatyas, to the Soma−draught. Let all the others die away.

6So have I called you to our aid, even as the wise have called of old, Nasatyas, to the Soma−draught. Let all the others die away.

7He wraps these regions as a robe; he contemplates the tribes of Gods and all the works of mortal men. Before the home of Varuna all the Gods follow his decree.

8He is an Ocean far−removed, yet through the heaven to him ascends the worship which these realms possess. With his bright foot he overthrew their magic, and went up to heaven.

9Ruler, whose bright far−seeing rays, pervading all three earths, have filled the three superior realms of heaven. Firm is the seat of Varuna: over the Seven he rules as King.

10Who, after his decree, o'erspread the Dark Ones with a robe of light; Who measured out the ancient seat, who pillared both the worlds apart as the Unborn supported heaven. L et all the others die away. HYMN XLII Varuna. 1. LORD of all wealth, the Asura propped the heavens, and measured out the broad earth's wide expanses. He, King supreme, approached all living creatures. All these are Varuna's holy operations.