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1. THAT Brahman pleases Indra well, who
worships, sacrifices, pours Libation, and prepares the meal.
2 Sakra protects from woe the man who gives
him sacrificial cake.
And offers Soma blent with milk.
3 His chariot shall be glorious, sped by
Gods, and mighty shall he be,
Subduing all hostilities.
4 Each day that passes, in his house flows
his libation, rich in milk,
Exhaustless, bringing progeny.
5 O Gods, with constant draught of milk,
husband and wife with one accord
Press out and wash the Soma juice.
6 They gain sufficient food: they come
united to the sacred grass,
And never do they fail in strength.
7 Never do they deny or seek to hide the
favour of the Gods:
They win high glory for themselves.
8 With sons and daughters by their side
they reach their full extent of life,
Both decked with ornaments of gold.
9 Serving the Immortal One with gifts of
sacrificial meal and wealth,
They satisfy the claims of love and pay due honour to the
Gods.
10 We claim protection from the Hills, we
claim protection of the Floods,
Of him who stands by Visnu's side.
11 May Pusan come, and Bhaga, Lord of
wealth, All-bounteous, for our weal
Broad be the path that leads to bliss:
12 Aramati, and, free from foes, Visva with
spirit of a God,
And the Adityas' peerless might.
13 Seeing that Mitra, Aryaman, and Varuna
are guarding us,
The paths of Law are fair to tread.
14 I glorify with song, for wealth, Agni
the God, the first of you.
We honour as a well-loved Friend the God who prospereth our
fields.
15 As in all frays the hero, so swift moves
his car whom Gods attend.
The man who, sacrificing, strives to win the heart of
Deities will conquer those who worship not.
16 Ne'er are ye injured, worshipper,
presser of juice, or pious man.
The man who, sacrificing, strives to win the heart of Deities
will conquer those who worship not.
17 None in his action equals him, none
holds him far or keeps him off.
The man who, sacrificing, strives to win the heart of
Deities will conquer those who worship not.
18 Such strength of heroes shall be his,
such mastery of fleet-foot steeds.
The man who, sacrificing, strives to win the heart of
Deities will conquer those who worship not.
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