In the sacred dawn, as the Sun rises and Soma is pressed, the worshippers call upon the divine twins, the Aśvins. With reverence, they beseech the Aśvins to inspire their prayers and thoughts, to stir power within men and cattle, and to drive away demons and misfortune. United with Dawn and the Sun, the Aśvins are invoked to bless the one who presses Soma, as they once listened to the ancient praise of Atri and now to the exhilarating song of Śyāvāśva. The people ask that the Aśvins’ gifts flow like streams and shine like rays, directed to the ritual and the song of Soma pressing, throughout the day. The worshippers invite the Aśvins to guide their chariot forward and to drink the honeyed Soma. Seeking their help, they call for treasures and blessings, offering words of homage at the beginning of the rite. With the invocation ‘svāhā’, they rejoice in the pressed Soma, asking the divine pair to approach and grant their worshipper’s desires. As the ritual unfolds, Indra, the mighty wielder of a hundred powers, is summoned. Protector of the Soma presser and the one who spreads the sacred grass, Indra is invited to drink Soma for exhilaration. The share apportioned for him, set aside by hosts of strong warriors, awaits his arrival. The singer brings Indra forward anew, and the gods themselves, with strength and aid, call him to partake. Indra, creator of heaven and earth, of horses and cows, is magnified for the praise of the Atris. He is reminded of the pressing of Śyāvāśva and the deeds of Atri, and of his protection of Trasadasyu, subduing men and exalting hymns. Indra is praised for aiding the hymn in battles against Vritra, for withstanding hosts of foes, and for being the sole ruler of the moving world. Standing firm, he drives away enemies, and as lord of safety and the yoked team, he is called upon for sovereignty. Again, the worshippers recall how he listened to the hymn of Śyāvāśva and the deeds of Atri, and how he alone protected Trasadasyu, exalting powers. Indra is joined in invocation by Agni, the ever-victorious priest of sacrifice. Indra and Agni, swift as thought and unconquered, are called to be aware of the sweet draught pressed by men. The worshippers pray they accept the sacrifice, the desired offering of Soma, and the libations by which oblations are carried. They offer Gayatri-versed praise and excellent hymns, inviting Indra and Agni to come forth in the morning with their chariots, together with the gods, for the drinking of Soma. The invocation of Śyāvāśva and the Atris is heard, and the favor of Sarasvati is sought, along with Indra and Agni, by whom the Gayatri is sung. The story turns to Agni, the divine fire. The singer praises Agni with a hymn and honors him for worship, asking Agni and the gods to grant favor. As Agni moves within both assemblies as a messenger, the people are united in silence and reverence. With new words, Agni is praised for the well-being of the people, and the Aryas, free from hostility, are called to unite with him. Thoughts are offered to Agni as clarified butter, so that he may make them known among the gods, for he is ancient and gracious, the messenger of Vivasvan. Agni establishes vigor as needed, offering strength for the wealth of the Vasus, and placing joy and delight in the invocation of all the gods. Through splendid action, Agni perceives with greater power, acting as the priest of perpetual rites, adorned with gifts and bringing forth prosperity. Born among the gods, Agni knows among mortals what is to be attained; he is the giver of wealth, opening doors when called by offering, bringing renewed favor. Dwelling among the gods and worthy in sacrifices among the peoples, Agni nourishes the wise with gladness, like the earth, and stands as the worthy god among gods for sacrifice. Thus, through these hymns and invocations, the worshippers honor the Aśvins, Indra, Agni, and Sarasvati, seeking their blessings and favor as Soma is pressed and the sacred rites unfold, all united in reverent silence and praise.