Upon the sacred grass, the three gracious goddesses—Ilā, Sarasvatī, and Mahī—are invited to sit, unhindered, their presence blessing the ritual ground. The priests then call upon Tvaṣṭar, the foremost among the gods of manifold forms, beseeching that he may be solely theirs for the ceremony. To the Lord of the Forest, they pray to release the offering for the gods, so that the intention of the giver may be fulfilled in its entirety. With the invocation of svāhā, the sacrifice is performed for Indra within the sacrificer's house, summoning all the gods to partake. Agni, the sacred fire, is entreated to come with all the gods to drink the Soma, to approach and enjoy the offerings. The Kanvas, a devoted clan, call Agni; the wise sing his praises, inviting him and the gods to their midst. The names of the gods resound: Indra and Vāyu, Bṛhaspati, Mitra, Agni, Pūṣan, Bhaga, the Ādityas, and the host of Maruts. The exhilarating Soma drops, eager and delightful, are carried to them—shining juices pressed from honey. The Kanvas, seeking divine help, spread the sacred grass and offer oblations, honoring the gods with devotion. The fires, yoked by thought, bear clarified butter on their backs, bringing the gods to drink the Soma. Those worthy of sacrifice, grown strong in truth, make offerings with their wives, drinking the honey with well-shaped tongues. When the vaṣaṭ is uttered, these praiseworthy sacrificers, with Agni, drink the honey with their tongues. At dawn, from the radiance of the sun, the awakened priest calls all the gods. Agni is again entreated: with all the gods, drink the Soma honey with Indra and Vāyu, and with the power of Mitra. Agni, appointed by Manu as Hotar, sits at the sacrifices, performing worship for the people. Agni is asked to yoke the two red ones to his chariot—the tawny and the ruddy steeds—and bring the gods here. Indra is invited to drink the Soma at the proper time; the eager drops enter him, delighting in their abode. The Maruts are called to drink in due season, purifying the sacrifice, for they are generous givers. The goddesses are praised; the Inviter is asked to drink in due season, for he bestows treasures. Agni is called to bring the gods, seat them in the three abodes, adorn all around, and drink in due season. Indra is again invited to drink the Soma for the Brahman's bounty, for his friendship is unbroken. Mitra and Varuṇa, steadfast in their vows, attain the sacrifice with skill, even though difficult to approach. The givers of wealth, the wealthy, those with stones in hand at the sacrifice, praise the gods in their rituals. The wish is expressed that the giver of wealth grant the riches heard of, for among the gods, these are desired. The givers of wealth desire; they offer and stand forth, seeking the Inviter's favor with the seasons. When the worship is performed for the fourth time with the seasons, the giver of wealth is asked to be their supporter. The Ashvins are invited to drink the honeyed draught, shining like fire, pure in their vows, bearing the sacrifice in due season. By the household fire, the sacrificer acts in due season, leading the rites and worshipping the gods for the worshipper. Indra is called to come, his bay steeds bringing him for the drinking of Soma; those with the vision of the sun guide him. His two bays, rich in ghee, are asked to carry him in the most pleasant chariot. Indra is invoked in the morning, at the offering, and at the drinking of Soma. He is called to the pressed Soma, with his bay-haired steeds, at the pressing. He is invited to approach the praise, to drink the pressed libation like a thirsty bull. The Soma draughts, pressed and set upon the sacred grass, are offered to Indra for his strength. The praise for Indra is foremost, touching the heart and auspicious; he is urged to drink the pressed Soma. Indra, the slayer of Vṛtra, goes to every pressed libation for exhilaration, to drink Soma. The hundred-powered one is asked to fulfill the desires of the sacrificers with cattle and horses, and the self-reliant vow to praise him. Finally, the help of Indra and Varuṇa, the sovereign lords, is invoked; may they be gracious in this matter. They are called to aid, to answer the call of the inspired one, upholding peoples. Indra and Varuṇa are beseeched to satisfy the worshippers with wealth as they wish, and for this, their nearest favor is sought. Thus, with reverence, the ritual unfolds, the gods are invoked, the offerings made, and the prayers uttered, all in the hope of divine presence, favor, and abundance.