HYMN LIV. Vastospati.

1. ACKNOWLEDGE us, O Guardian of the Homestead: bring no disease, and give us happy entrance.

Whate'er we ask of thee, be pleased to grant it, and prosper thou quadrupeds and bipeds.

2 Protector of the Home, be our promoter: increase our wealth in kine and steeds, O Indu.

May we be ever-youthful in thy friendship: be pleased in us as in his sons a father.

3 Through thy dear fellowship that bringeth welfare, may we be victors, Guardian of the Dwelling!

Protect our happiness in rest and labour. Preserve us evermore, ye Gods, with blessings.