Anuvaka 5
1a Let the god Savitr purify you, with a filter that has no flaw, with the rays of the bright sun. b Ye divine waters, that go in front and first purify, forward lead this sacrifice, place in front the lord of the sacrifice. c You Indra chose for the contest with Vrtra, ye chose Indra for the contest with Vrtra. d Ye are sprinkled. e I sprinkle you agreeable to Agni, to Agni and Soma. f Be ye pure for the divine rite, for the sacrifice to the gods. g The Raksas is shaken off, the evil spirits are shaken off. h Thou art the skin of Aditi, may the earth' recognize thee [1]. i Thou art the plank' of wood, may the skin of Aditi recognize thee. k Thou art the body of Agni, loostener of speech. l I grasp thee for the joy of the gods. m Thou art the stone of wood. n Do thou with good labour elaborate this offering for the gods. o Utter food, utter strength; p Make ye glorious sounds. q May we be victorious in contest. r Thou art increased by the rain. s May that which is increased by the rain recognize thee. t The Raksas is cleared away, the evil spirits are cleared away. u Thou art the share of the Raksases. v Let the wind separate you. w Let the god Savitr of golden hands, seize you.