With reverence and hope, the sages called upon Pūṣan, the radiant and wise, to stir the hearts of those who withheld their gifts, urging him to awaken generosity in the misers and make them yield their wealth. They invoked Pūṣan’s goad of discipline, asking that its piercing power shake the miser’s heart and bring forth abundance. They sought favor with Pūṣan’s cattle-driving staff, the very instrument that brings wealth and prosperity, and prayed for wisdom in seeking cattle, strength in horses, and richness among men. The supplicants asked Pūṣan to lead them to those who know the path, who instruct rightly, who declare, “This is it,” guiding them to the house of the one who commands with certainty. They praised Pūṣan’s unwavering wheel and axle, his goad that never wears out, and acknowledged that the one who offers oblations to Pūṣan finds wealth first. They prayed for Pūṣan to follow their cattle, protect their paths, and grant them strength, especially for the worshipper who presses the Soma and for those who praise him. Safety was their earnest wish: let no one stray, be harmed, or left behind on the journey. They sought Pūṣan, who hears, knows the way, and is lord of wealth, vowing never to go astray under his rule, always praising him. They asked Pūṣan to place his right hand over them from afar, and for what was lost to return. Next, they called upon the sons of Vimuco and Napāt Āghṛṇi, inviting union and requesting that they be charioteers of truth. They sought the most skilled charioteer, the matted-haired lord of great wealth, as a friend for riches. They praised Āghṛṇi, generous and wise, asking for streams and heaps of wealth. Pūṣan, provider of new horses and vigor, was lauded, and the sun was named the lover. The supplicants spoke to the mother, wishing the sun would hear, and declared Indra’s brother their friend. Drivers placed Pūṣan in the chariot, bearing the glory of the people, carrying the god. The sages rejected those who called Pūṣan “karambha,” refusing to acknowledge him by such direction, yet affirmed his skill as charioteer, true companion, and lord, noting that Indra slays foes with him. The sun placed the golden wheel on the spotted cow, set down by the most skilled charioteer. The supplicants asked the wise, wondrous Pūṣan to accomplish their thoughts, grant them the search for the cow and attainment, for Pūṣan is renowned from afar. They sought his blessing and approached him for wealth, today and for all tomorrows. They invoked Indra and Pūṣan for friendship, well-being, and strength. One desired Soma, the pressed juice, another desired karambha. Goats were the fires for one, horses gathered for another, and with these two, foes were slain. When Indra led forth the mighty waters, Pūṣan was his companion. They sought Pūṣan’s favor as birds fly from the tree, and grasped that of Indra as well, calling upon Pūṣan as charioteer and upon mighty Indra for well-being. Pūṣan’s brightness and sacredness were praised, his two forms—day and night—like the sky. He possesses all wondrous powers and is self-sustaining; may his gracious favor be present. Unborn of mares, guardian of cattle, bestower of strength, inspirer of thought, Pūṣan is established in all worlds, surveying broad expanses with loosened reins, beholding all beings. His golden ships travel within the ocean and through the midspace, carrying out the mission of the Sun, seeking fame. Pūṣan, the good companion from heaven and earth, lord of plenty, mighty and radiant, was given to Sūryā by the gods, made by desire, powerful and beautiful. Now, the sages proclaimed the heroic deeds of Indra and Agni among the pressed offerings, noting that their fathers, destroyers of the gods’ foes, are slain, but Indra and Agni live on. Their greatness is supreme; they share the same origin, are brothers, twins, and share the same mother. Dwelling together at the offering, like two horses yoked to a chariot, Indra and Agni are called upon for help, wielders of the thunderbolt. Those who praise Indra and Agni at the offerings, who grow by truth, speak words pleasing to all; strong and steadfast, they never harm the gods nor anyone else. Thus, the hymns weave a tapestry of supplication, praise, and hope, invoking Pūṣan’s guidance, protection, and bounty, and honoring the heroic strength and companionship of Indra and Agni.