Let us recall the sacred rites of our ancestors, striving not to let go of the reins or falter in our devotion, for it is the mighty Indra and Agni who delight in the faithful. Upon the altar’s lap, the stones are gathered, ready for the pressing of the Soma, yearning for divine intoxication. By the power of Indra and Agni, the altar is awakened, and the Ashvins, with their fair and auspicious hands, hasten to mix the Soma with sweetness and pure waters. Indra and Agni, renowned as the strongest in granting wealth and conquering the great serpent Vritra, are invited to be seated upon the sacred grass at the sacrifice, to partake in the freshly pressed Soma among the people. Their radiance shines forth in battle, spreading across earth and sky, surpassing rivers and mountains, and outshining all the worlds in greatness. We call upon these wielders of the thunderbolt to teach and guide us, seeking their protection and strength. The rays of the Sun, which led our forefathers to kinship with the divine, are theirs. Indra and Agni, destroyers of cities, we implore you to protect us in battle and teach us your ways. May Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, the rivers, earth, and sky shield us from all harm. My prayer stretches forth and shields me anew; the sweetest of thoughts is celebrated in hymn. Before us lies the ocean of offerings for all the gods—may the Ribhus, skillful artisans, be satisfied with our oblations made with the sacred utterance, “svaha.” When abundance is sought, some waters are diverted, yet we invite the Ribhus of the Sudhanvanas to come in their greatness to the house of the worshipper of Savitar. May Savitar grant immortality for the secret you, Ribhus, have revealed—transforming a single divine drinking cup into four. Though mortal, by their skill and swiftness, the Ribhus attained immortality, their minds tested together for a year with the vision of the sun. Like a fertile field, they measured and divided with skill, making one vessel into four, seeking honor and fame among the immortals. Let our thoughts, clarified as butter, be offered with knowledge in the midspace among men. You, Ribhus, swift as your father, have ascended to the prize of strength through the sky’s realm. Ribhu is not Indra, but is new in might, a giver of prizes and riches. With your favor, O gods, may we stand firm on the day of contest among those who press Soma. The Ribhus fashioned a cow from mere hide, recreated the mother with her calf, and made the parents young again by their wondrous skill. Grant us wealth and victory, O Ribhu, for even Indra has witnessed your marvels. May Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, the river, earth, and sky not harm us. With their craftsmanship, the Ribhus built a fine chariot and strong steeds for Indra. They restored youthful vigor to their fathers, and for the calf, they fashioned the mother together with the earth. We invite the two Ribhus to our sacrifice, bringing wisdom, skill, and abundant offspring. Grant us food, strength, and discernment, that we may prosper among powerful peoples, our band endowed with your might. Fashion for us prosperity, O Ribhus—prosperity for our chariot, our journey, and our people. Grant us victorious wealth, conquering all, kin after kin, in battle through your skill. Let prosperity be united for the bearer, and may the victorious banner bring it to us. May Mitra, Varuna, Aditi, the river, earth, and sky never diminish our blessings. We invoke Heaven and Earth, ancient and revered, and Agni, the radiant warmth, for our journey. By your aid, Ashvins, the laborer is stirred to action—come to us with those very helps. Your generosity is swift and eager, your chariot ready as words for counsel. With those aids that support our thoughts on the journey, come to us, Ashvins. By the command of the gods, you rule over peoples with the measure of immortality. With those powers that nourish the cow and horse, come to us, Ashvins. With the same aids that adorned Parijma by his swift son, and made Trimantur discerning, come to our side. With those aids that brought Rebha from the waters to see the sun, and protected Kanva, striving for glory, come, Ashvins. With those powers that rescued Antaka from distress and Bhujyu from peril, that invigorated Karkandhu and Vayya, come to us, Ashvins. With those aids that protected Shuchanti, the radiant, for Atri, and shielded Prishnigu and Purukutsa, come here, Ashvins. With those helps that turned back Paravrija, restored sight to Prandha and Shrona, and released Vartikā from danger, come to us, Ashvins. With those aids that made the honeyed river flow for the eager and invigorated ageless Vasiṣṭha, and protected noble Kutsa, come to us, Ashvins. With those aids that enriched Vishpala, the wealthy Atharvan, and protected Vasha, the beloved horseman, come to us, Ashvins. With those powers that overflowed the honeyed vessel for Dirghashravas, helped Ushija the merchant, and protected the singer Kakshivanta, come, Ashvins. With those aids that filled the Rasā river with milk, protected Anashva’s victorious chariot, and raised Trishoka’s cows, come to us, Ashvins. With those helps that surrounded Sūrya, protected Mandhātā’s lordship, and shielded sage Bharadvāja, come to us, Ashvins. With those aids that protected Mahāmatithigva, Kashojuva, Divodāsa in the slaying of Shambara, and Purbhid Trasadasyu, come to us, Ashvins. With those aids that have favored the humble, the singer, the seeker of wealth, and those desiring horses or broad lands, come to us, Ashvins. With which you aided Shayava, Atraya, Manu, Shariraja, and Syumarashmi, come to us, Ashvins. With which you caused Agni to blaze forth at birth, and protected Sharyata’s wealth, come to us, Ashvins. With which you guided the Angirasas by mind, reached the cave’s foremost place, and brought Manu together with nourishment, come to us, Ashvins. With which you brought wives for joy, taught Aruni, and led Sudas to good fortune, come to us, Ashvins. With which you favored Shantati, protected Bhujyu and Adhrigu, and brought Omya, Subhara, and Ritastubha—come to us, Ashvins, with those very protections. Thus, through the deeds of the gods—Indra, Agni, the Ashvins, the Ribhus, and the universal powers—may we be guided, protected, and blessed in all our endeavors, now and forever.