May the story begin with a gathering of seekers, their hearts yearning for blessings and protection from the divine. They raise their voices in reverent supplication, invoking those who bestow gifts, praying that riches and well-being be granted to them. They call upon the two vast worlds—Heaven and Earth, the Varuṇānī—to listen to their prayers. They seek shelter under the guardianship of the Varūtrīs, and with hope, they look to Tvaṣṭṛ, wise in counsel, to distribute wealth among them. Their prayers unfold to the mountains, the waters, the generous spirits, the plants, and the sky itself, asking each to grant them abundance. They invite the earth, with her forests and trees, and both Heaven and Earth together, to encircle them with protection. They wish that the two boundless worlds may follow their path, that radiant Varuṇa, friend of Indra, and the powerful Maruts may accompany them, so that wealth may support their deepest thoughts. They implore Indra, Varuṇa, Mitra, Agni, the waters, the plants, and the forests to accept their offerings, longing to dwell in the shelter of the Maruts and to be safeguarded always with well-being. Turning to the great gods, they pray for the grace and protection of Indra and Agni. They invite Indra and Varuṇa, worthy of offerings, to bring them well-being; Indra and Soma to grant prosperity and happiness; Indra and Pūṣan to bestow strength and success. Bhaga is called to bring good fortune, and they wish that their praises themselves will be auspicious. Puraṃdhi is entreated for well-being, and they pray that riches will be favorable. They seek the blessing of the true and self-controlled, and the grace of Aryaman, born of many. The Creator is invoked for graciousness, and the Upholder for support. The wide one, with her own powers, is asked to be beneficial. Heaven and Earth, the mountain, and the kindly gods are all called to be favorable. Agni, radiant leader, is implored for grace, as are Mitra, Varuṇa, and the Aśvins for well-being. The good deeds of the virtuous are wished to be favorable, and the wind is asked to blow with blessing. Heaven and Earth, revered since ancient times, are invoked for graciousness, and the midspace is wished to be auspicious for their sight. Plants and forests are called to be beneficial, and the victorious lord of the realms is asked for grace. Indra is invoked along with the Vasus, Varuṇa among the Ādityas, Rudra with the Rudras, gentle and gracious, and Tvaṣṭṛ with the goddesses, to hear their prayers. Soma is entreated to be gracious in their devotions, the pressing stones and sacrifices to bring well-being, the friends of the radiant ones to be favorable, and the altar and sacred grass to bring blessing. The Sun, with his wide vision, is asked to rise for their well-being, the four directions to be auspicious, the steadfast mountains to be gracious, and the rivers and waters to bring blessing. Aditi is implored for grace with her ordinances, the shining Maruts for favor, Viṣṇu and Pūṣan for graciousness, and the purifier and Vāyu for blessing. Savitṛ, the protector, is called to be gracious, the dawns to bring well-being, Parjanya to be gracious to their offspring, and the lord of the field to be beneficent. All the gods, the universal deities, are asked for their grace, Sarasvatī and the wise to be favorable, the healers and bestowers of gifts to be gracious, and the celestial, terrestrial, and aquatic beings to bring blessing. The lords of truth are invoked for grace, swift horses and cattle for well-being, the skillful Ṛbhus for favor, and the ancestors for graciousness at the offerings. Aja Ekapād, Ahi Budhnya, and the ocean are invoked for grace, as are the offspring of the waters and Pṛśni, the divine protector. The Ādityas, Rudras, and Vasus are asked to accept this new hymn, and all celestial and terrestrial beings, those born of cows, and those worthy of sacrifice, are asked to hear. The worshippers pray that all gods, those worthy of sacrifice, who are immortal and know the truth, may grant them wide protection and guard them always with blessings. Their hymn rises from the seat of truth as the Sun sends out his rays and the cows, and the wide Earth spreads herself with her slopes. Agni, the radiant flame, settles in the center, vast and bright. To Mitra and Varuṇa, the hymn is composed anew, like nourishment for the mighty, honoring their unerring path. Mitra, friendly to the people, speaks as a friend. The worshippers rejoice in the wind as it rushes, like cows eager for milking, and the bull, born in the seat of the great sky, bellows at the udder. With their words, they call upon Indra, who yokes his swift and beloved bays, restraining wrath and holding the chariot. They seek the favor of Aryaman, the wise. They honor the friendship of the gods and seek the domain of truth, offering homage to Rudra, the most excellent, who scatters the foes of the praising men. When Sarasvatī, the seventh river, mother of rivers, glorious and easy to approach, swells with her sweet streams, she brings nourishment. The Maruts, strong and delighted, are asked to protect their thoughts and offspring, so that the unsteady may not harm them and their wealth may increase. They call for great delight, invoking Pūṣan, the heroic one, and Bhaga, the protector of thoughts, for success, wealth, and generous bounty. To the Maruts, Viṣṇu the showerer, and for the sake of their offspring, they offer praise, asking always for well-being. The swiftest chariot is called to bring the Ṛbhus, givers of strength, to the sacrifice, rejoicing with Soma. The Ṛbhus, generous and unsoiled, are asked to drink at the offerings and grant riches. The worshippers recall that the Ṛbhus have spoken the desired word at the division of great wealth, their hands full of riches, and right speech never restrains their generosity. Indra, famed for his glory, and the Ṛbhus, like a good steed, are invoked to keep worshippers from darkness. The Vasiṣṭhas, making prayer, offer homage to the golden-haired one. Haryaśva is called, bestower even to those who serve, to enter with his powers and bring helpful aids. Indra is asked, "When will you make us enjoy your wealth?" Like a wise friend, Indra clothes them, bringing wealth and strong sons, and bringing their herds near. But they remember, too, that even goddess Nirṛti rules over the one whom the well-yoked autumns do not mark, and the old-toothed one approaches him whom mortals leave without a dwelling. They pray that Savitar may bring riches for praise, that wealth may come from the mountain's bounty, and that the divine guardian may always protect them. As the god Savitar rises, the people go forth, seeking the golden-minded one who brings prosperity. Bhaga, worthy of invocation, is honored for his bestowal of treasures. They call upon Savitar to hear their call, to send forth prosperity, and to bring the food of mortals to all. May Savitar, praised by all the Vasus, grant hymns and reverence, and protect their leaders with all the guardians. Goddess Aditi, delighting in Savitar's might, joins in praise, as do king Varuṇa, Mitra, and Aryaman together. Thus, the seekers’ voices rise in a great hymn, woven from gratitude, hope, and trust, embracing the gods of the heavens, the earth, the waters, the winds, and all the powers that sustain and protect creation. Their prayers, full of devotion, echo through the worlds, seeking blessings for themselves and all living beings, now and forevermore.