In the sacred home, the Ashvins are welcomed with the finest honeyed Soma, prepared especially for them. Their chariot, grand and skillfully crafted, arrives, drawn by the horses energized by the pressing of Soma, inviting the divine twins to partake in the offering. Mitra, the wise and gentle Aditya, guides the peoples with his speech and upholds both earth and sky. With unblinking eyes, Mitra watches over the clans, and clarified butter is offered to him in reverence. Mortals are urged to be devoted to Mitra, the generous one, who instructs through his law and whose protection ensures that no harm or distress—neither near nor far—can reach those under his care. Free from sickness and rejoicing in their offerings, those who know Mitra walk joyfully across the wide earth, following the law of the Adityas and seeking his favor. Mitra, the gentle king, is born with noble rule and wisdom, worthy of reverence. In his favor, worshippers find blessed happiness. Approachable through devotion, Mitra guides the people and is praised for his gentle nature. The clarified butter is offered to him in the fire, as he is the most beloved. Mitra’s protection brings splendor and renowned glory to the peoples. By his greatness, he spreads across the sky, and by his fame, he covers the earth. Five peoples have submitted to Mitra for help, and he bears all the gods. Among the gods and in the lives of men, Mitra becomes the steadfast friend of those who spread the sacred grass, holding firmly to his chosen vows. Men gather with their minds united in kinship, and the Usij-sages approach with knowledge, using the arts and forms by which the Saudhanvanas have attained their worthy share of the sacrifice. By their powers and skills, they pressed the cups and drew the cow from the hide; with their minds, they shaped the two horses. Thus, the Ribhus became divine. They became companions of Indra, grandsons of Manu, set the waters in motion, and attained immortality, skillfully working with the Shami trees by their own good deeds. Together with Indra, the Ribhus ride in the chariot at the pressing of Soma, becoming lords of wealth and shining in splendor. Their deeds and heroic acts are unmatched. Indra, with the strong Ribhus, drinks the pressed Soma, purified and powerful, rejoicing in the house of the eager one, together with the Saudhanvanas. Indra, rich in Ribhus and strength, delights in the pressing, as rites prepared by the laws of gods and men await him. Indra and the Ribhus, bestowers of strength, are called to the song of praise and the worthy sacrifice, arriving with a hundred banners and a thousand aids at the offering. Dawn, the wise and bountiful goddess, accepts the hymn of praise from the singer. Ancient yet ever young and generous, she follows the law, encompassing all. The immortal Dawn shines forth on her radiant chariot, bringing sweet speech, drawn by well-yoked, golden horses. Facing the people, she reveals all the worlds and stands as the sign of immortality. Like a wheel, she grows anew each day, moving with a common purpose. Dawn comes searching like a wife for her husband, mistress of the morning, shining and fortunate with bright rays that spread from the farthest heaven to the earth. The goddess Dawn is praised with reverence and beautiful hymns; her strength pours out like honey from the sky, her radiance shining in the luminous realm, wondrous to behold. Upholder of order, Dawn awakens with heavenly rays, splendid and beautiful between earth and sky. Agni is called to bring the shining Dawn, seeking favor and wealth. At the foundation of truth, the Dawns are kindled, entering the vast heavens and earth. The magic of Mitra and Varuna is great, as Dawn sets her shining light everywhere, like the moon. Praises are offered to Indra and Varuna, considering their youthful glory that brings victory to friends. The abundant and ever-renewing one calls upon them for help; together, Indra and Varuna, with the Maruts, are invoked by day and night. May their wealth be granted, and may the Maruts bestow riches. The protecting goddesses are asked to guard with their shelter, and the priestly Bharati to support with gifts. Bṛhaspati is called to be pleased with the offerings, the god of all gods, granting treasures to the worshipper. Pure praises honor Bṛhaspati in sacrifices, whose unmatched strength has arisen. The bull among peoples, unconquered and of manifold forms, Bṛhaspati is chosen. A new and well-praised hymn is offered to Pūṣan, the radiant god. The singer asks Pūṣan to accept the song, bringing strength and supporting the prayer as a suitor cherishes a maiden. Pūṣan, who sees all things and beholds the worlds, is invoked as protector. May we contemplate the excellent radiance of Savitar, the god, and may he inspire our thoughts. Striving for strength, the favor of Bhaga is sought, desiring the bounty of Savitar. The wise, inspired by devotion, honor Savitar with sacrifices and well-spoken hymns. Soma advances, knowing the paths, reaching the assembly of the gods and settling in the womb of truth. Soma is asked to grant abundance free from sickness for both bipeds and quadrupeds. Increasing lifespan and overcoming adversaries, Soma takes his seat among the gods. Mitra and Varuna are finally called to pour clarified butter upon the worshippers, bestowing pasture and honeyed realms, their wisdom and favor completing the sacred offering.