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1. WERE not in
sooth, the Gods aforetime blameless, whose pleasure was increased by adoration?
For Vayu and for man in his
affliction they caused the Morning to arise with Surya.
2 Guardians
infallible, eager as envoys' preserve us safe through many months and autumns.
Addressed to you, our fair
praise, Indra-Vayu, implores your favour and renewed well-being.
3 Wise,
bright, arranger of his teams, he. seeketh men with rich food whose treasures
are abundant.
They have arranged them of one
mind with Vayu: the men have wrought all noble operations.
4 So far as
native power and strength permit you, so far as men behold whose eyes have
vision,
O ye pure-drinkers, drink with
us pure Soma: sit on this sacred grass, Indra and Vayu.
5 Driving down
teams that bear the lovely Heroes, hitherward, Indra-Vayu, come together.
To you this prime of savoury
juice is offered: here loose your horses and be friendly-minded.
6 Your hundred
and your thousand teams, O Indra and Vayu, all-munificent, which attend you,
With these most gracious-minded
come ye hither, and drink, O Heroes of the meath we offer.
7 Like
coursers seeking fame will we Vasisthas, O Indra-Vayu, with our fair laudations,
Exerting all our powe -,, call you to aid us. Preserve
us evermore, ye Gods, with blessings.
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