Upon the vast fields of Earth, where cities fashioned by the gods stand and where mortals carry out their works, Prajapati is invoked to make this womb of all creation fruitful for us in every region. Earth, bearer of countless treasures and hidden wealth, is asked to bestow jewels and gold, to grant us prosperity and favor as the bountiful goddess of riches. She holds within herself peoples of many kinds and languages, diverse in customs, sheltering them all as a home. May she yield to us a thousand streams of wealth, steady and unshaken like a generous cow. Yet, within her depths, serpents, scorpions, biting insects, and lurking creatures hide, especially in the rainy season. We pray that these dangers do not approach us, and that Earth grants us what is auspicious. We turn to the many paths created for humankind—the tracks for chariots and the ways for travel—paths upon which both good and evil move. May we conquer these ways, free from enemies and thieves, and may Earth grant us favor through them. She bears soil, endures weight, and is patient with the outcomes of good and evil alike. United with the boar, Earth gives herself to this beast, embodying resilience and surrender. Wild creatures roam her forests—lions, tigers, wolves, bears, and demons. We ask Earth to drive these dangers away, to keep us safe from harm. She is also home to Gandharvas, Apsarases, spies, Kimidins, ghosts, and demons; may she dispel them from our midst. Upon her surface, two-footed birds descend—swans, eagles, and many others. The wind, Mātariśvan, stirs dust and shakes trees, its force rushing and blazing across the land. Upon Earth, black and red are joined, day and night established, and she is encircled by the year. May she grant us a beloved dwelling in her auspicious abode. Heaven, Earth, and the atmosphere have given us their expanse, and Agni, Sūrya, the waters, intelligence, and all the gods have granted their gifts together. We proclaim: "I am enduring, I am uppermost, named upon the earth; victorious, all-conquering, master of desires, destroyer of hopes." The greatness of the goddess, first spoken by the gods and spread forth, was established when she, well-born, entered and set the four directions. Villages, wilderness, assemblies, battles, and gatherings all occur upon her; may we speak well among them. Like a horse, the dust is stirred by those who measured the earth, born as guardians and delight of the world, holding trees and plants. Our words are honeyed and victorious, what we see obeys us, we are radiant and full of vigor, striking down opposition. Earth is peaceful, fragrant, pleasant, rich in milk and nourishment. May she speak for us and be with us, together with her milk. Viśvakarman sought her with offerings, entered the inner sea and dust, placing a vessel for enjoyment secretly, which appeared openly among the mothers. Aditi, the support of people, wish-fulfilling and spreading forth, fills whatever is lacking. Prajāpati, first-born of truth, is invoked. May Earth’s lap be free from disease and sickness for us, may her offspring be healthy, and may we, awakened to long life, be those who offer to her. Mother Earth, place us well, firmly established in auspiciousness. United with heaven, wise one, grant us glory and prosperity. Then, addressing the reed, it is told to grow, for its place is not here; lead is its portion, and it is sent away together with disease among cattle and people, to the lowest depths. With the two hands of the curse and the evil curse, and with the imitative hand, all disease and death are driven away. Death, destruction, and hostility are dispelled; those who hate us are handed over to Agni, to eat the flesh of the dead. If Agni the flesh-eater, or a tiger, or any other being has entered the cattle-pen, an offering of beans and butter is made to drive them away, sending them to the waters or other fires. Whatever the angry ones have done in wrath against a dead man, Agni’s favor restores and rekindles. Again, may the Ādityas, Rudras, Vasus, Brahmā, the givers of wealth, and Bṛhaspati grant long life for a hundred autumns. If the flesh-eating Agni has entered our house, seeing another Jātavedas, he is removed for the ancestral offering, to kindle the sacred fire in the highest abode. The flesh-eating Agni is driven far away, and the stream of enemies is sent to Yama, king of the dead. Here, the other Jātavedas, the god, carries the offering to the gods. The flesh-eating Agni, impelled and slayer of people, is removed and commanded with the household fire to take his share among the ancestors’ world. He is appeased and praised, sent along the paths of the ancestors, not to return by the ways of the gods, but to awaken among the ancestors. The bright, pure, shining Agnis are kindled together for well-being, purifying and radiant. The kindled Agni leaves the enemy behind, advances, and purifies again with his brightness. The god Agni, bright, ascends to the heights of heaven; released from impurity, may we be free from harm and misfortune. In this bright Agni, enmities are cleansed away, making us worthy of sacrifice and purity; may he carry us beyond to long life. The bright, shining, destroyer, and voiceless ones drive disease far away, knowing and sending it to a distance. If the flesh-eating Agni is present among our horses, heroes, cows, or goats, he is driven away. From other men, cows, and horses, the flesh-eating Agni, born for the sake of life, is removed. In Agni, the gods and men purified themselves; anointed with clarified butter, Agni ascends to heaven. Kindled and invoked, Agni is asked not to depart, but to shine here so we may see the sun by day. Graciousness is sought in the lead, in the reed, in Agni, and in the bright fire; also in the uncut branch, the headpiece, and the support. Thus, through these prayers and invocations, the Earth is honored as the mother, the source of all bounty, protector from dangers, and the foundation of prosperity and well-being. The powers of fire, wind, and the gods are called upon to purify, protect, and sustain life, ensuring health, longevity, and auspiciousness for all who dwell upon her.