On a sacred day, the Ashvins, divine twin horsemen, arrive three times to partake in the pure offerings. Thrice they desire to taste the sweet sacrifice, and at both dawn and the coming of day, they pour forth rich gifts for those who worship them. Their presence is felt threefold as they traverse the circuit of the faithful, bestowing excellent guidance and delight, pouring forth streams from an inexhaustible spring. Three times, the Ashvins bring wealth and wisdom, prosperity and fame, and their chariot, drawn by the daughter of the Sun, is called to approach. They offer threefold remedies—heavenly, earthly, and those from the waters—granting nourishment and well-being, especially for the son of the devotee, and carrying a threefold shelter, as lords of beauty. Day by day, three times, the Ashvins are worshipped as they traverse the threefold earth. Their three chariots travel distant paths, swift as the wind, reaching their sisters. With the seven rivers and their mothers, the Ashvins answer three calls and accept threefold offerings; three earths above flow forth, and they guard the summit of heaven through days and nights. The devotee wonders about the three wheels of their triple chariot and the three seats firmly fixed, and asks when the union with the swift ass will occur, by which the Ashvins come to the sacrifice. The offering is called for them; they are invited to drink the honey with their honey-loving asses, for their chariot adorned with ghee is eagerly sought by the dawns for the righteous. The Ashvins are called to come with three and eleven gods, to partake of the honeyed drink, to carry the worshippers safely across, to remove sins, drive away hatred, and be true companions. They are invoked with their triple chariot to bring wealth and heroic sons, to hear the call for help and be the strength in contests for prize. Next, the devotee turns to Agni, calling him first for well-being, then Mitra and Varuna for help, Night as the settler of the world, and Savitar for aid. Savitar, moving in the dark space, establishes both immortal and mortal realms, riding his golden chariot and observing all the worlds. He travels the downward and upward paths, with shining tawny horses, coming from afar to drive away misfortunes. Clothed in rays, of all forms, with a golden yoke, Savitar mounts his chariot, bearing power in the dark spaces. His two bay steeds with white feet draw the golden pole, and all the worlds rest in the lap of divine Savitar. Three heavens are in his lap: two manifest, one abiding in Yama’s realm, standing upon the immortal like a chariot’s axle—knowledge known only to the wise. Savitar, the fair-winged one, has declared the regions of space, the wise Asura who guides well. The devotee asks: where is the Sun, who perceives it, to which heaven has his ray extended? Savitar has defined eight directions of earth, three deserts, and seven rivers to be yoked. The golden-eyed god arrives, granting treasures and desirable gifts to the worshipper. Golden-handed Savitar, skilled in action, moves between heaven and earth, dispelling disease from waters, going forth to the Sun, covering the sky with dark space. Asura Savitar, wise and self-luminous, moves swiftly, repelling demons and sorcerers, and is praised at every dusk. His ancient, dustless paths in the midspace are well-made; the devotee prays to travel these easy paths, seeking protection and advocacy. The hymn turns again to Agni, mighty among many peoples, invoked with hymns and words, sought by all. People establish Agni, strong in might, with offerings; may he be present and helpful in contests. Agni is chosen as messenger and Hotar, all-knowing, whose great flames move and rays touch the sky. The gods—Varuna, Mitra, Aryaman—established Agni as the ancient messenger; with Agni, one conquers wealth, the mortal who serves him. Joyful Hotar, lord of the house, Agni is the messenger among people; in him are gathered all the firm laws made steadfast by the gods. In Agni, most fortunate and youngest, every offering is invoked; may he worship the gods with heroic strength today and in the future. Reverent men approach him, the self-ruler, with homage, kindling Agni to cross beyond distress. Having slain Vritra, they crossed the two worlds, making wide space for dwelling; for Kanva, the bull, invoked for glory, neighing like a horse in contests for cows. Agni is invited to sit among the great, to shine forth, most worthy of worship, sending out ruddy smoke that rises, praised and splendid. The gods established Agni here for Manu, most fit for sacrifice, bearer of offerings; Kanva, the pure guest, kindled him, the wealth-bringer, honored by the bull and the praised one. Agni, kindled by Kanva according to truth, shines forth; hymns magnify him. He is the fulfiller of wealth, his inherent power present among the gods; sovereign of strength and fame, Agni is asked to be gracious. The devotee calls Agni to rise up for aid, to stand upright like Savitar, to stand high as the bestower of strength when called with praises and offerings. Agni is prayed to protect from harm above, to burn away adversaries, to make the worshippers rise for the chariot and for life, to reveal favor among the gods. He is asked to guard from demons, distress, and the malicious, to protect from harm and those who wish to slay, as the youngest and radiant one. Like a hammer, Agni is called to strike down the malicious on every side, to crush foes, so that no mortal delighting in evil deeds becomes an enemy or rules over the devotees. Agni has granted strength and prosperity to Kanva, brought Mitra, the pure guest, and bestowed what is praised. With Agni, Turvasha and Yadu are called from afar, the mighty god; Agni led Avavastha, Brhadratha, and Turviti to victory over the Dasyu. Manu established Agni as a light for perpetual humanity; Kanva, born of truth, kindled him, honored by peoples. Thus, through sacred invocation and praise, the devotee calls upon the Ashvins, Savitar, and Agni, seeking their gifts, guidance, and protection, invoking their powers to bless humanity, grant prosperity, and safeguard the righteous.