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1. HERALD and teacher was he born, a
guardian for our patrons' help,
Earner by rites of noble wealth. That Strong One may we
grasp and guide;
2 In whom, Leader of sacrifice, the seven
reins, far extended, meet;
Who furthers, man-like, eighth in place, as Cleanser, all
the work divine.
3 When swift he follows this behest,
bird-like he chants the holy prayers.
He holds all knowledge in his grasp even as the felly rounds
the wheel.
4 Together with pure mental power, pure, as
Director, was he born.
Skilled in his own unchanging laws he waxes like the growing
boughs.
5 Clothing thern in his hues, the kine of
him the Leader wait on him.
Is he not better than the Three, the Sisters who have come
to us?
6 When, laden with the holy oil, the
Sitster [sic] by the Mother stands,
The Priest delights in their approach, as corn at coming of
the rain.
7 For his support let him perform as
ministrant his priestly task;
Yea, song of praise and sacrifice: we have bestowed, let us
obtain.
8 That so this man well skilled, may pay
worship to all the Holy Ones.
And, Agni, this our sacrifice which wehave here prepared, to
thee.
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