ता वां विश्वस्य गोपा देवा देवेषु यज्ञिया । ऋतावाना यजसे पूतदक्षसा
Those two, guardians of all, O gods, worthy of sacrifice among the gods, upholders of truth, are to be worshipped with purified skill.
मित्रा तना न रथ्या वरुणो यश्च सुक्रतुः । सनात्सुजाता तनया धृतव्रता
Mitra, like a son of the chariot, and Varuṇa, whose wisdom is excellent—since ancient times their noble offspring are steadfast in their vows.
ता माता विश्ववेदसासुर्याय प्रमहसा । मही जजानादितिरृतावरी
Their mother, knowing all worlds, Aditi of great might, gave birth to them for sovereignty, she who is rich in truth.
महान्ता मित्रावरुणा सम्राजा देवावसुरा । ऋतावानावृतमा घोषतो बृहत्
Great are Mitra and Varuṇa, sovereigns, gods, lords of power; upholders of truth, covered in glory, they proclaim a mighty sound.
नपाता शवसो महः सूनू दक्षस्य सुक्रतू । सृप्रदानू इषो वास्त्वधि क्षितः
Sons of strength and greatness, offspring of skill, possessing excellent wisdom, givers of gifts, they have established abundance in the dwelling.
सं या दानूनि येमथुर्दिव्याः पार्थिवीरिषः । नभस्वतीरा वां चरन्तु वृष्टयः
You two have restrained the gifts, both celestial and earthly riches; let the rain-clouds, full of water, move for you.
अधि या बृहतो दिवोऽभि यूथेव पश्यतः । ऋतावाना सम्राजा नमसे हिता
Upon the vast heaven, as if over a herd, you two, upholders of truth, sovereigns, watch over us; to you I bow, O helpers.
ऋतावाना नि षेदतुः साम्राज्याय सुक्रतू । धृतव्रता क्षत्रिया क्षत्रमाशतुः
Upholders of truth, may you sit down for sovereignty, endowed with excellent wisdom; steadfast in vows, royal, may you attain dominion.
अक्ष्णश्चिद्गातुवित्तरानुल्बणेन चक्षसा । नि चिन्मिषन्ता निचिरा नि चिक्यतुः
Even with their eyes, knowing the path, with unclouded vision, they do not close them; ever watchful, they do not look away.
उत नो देव्यदितिरुरुष्यतां नासत्या । उरुष्यन्तु मरुतो वृद्धशवसः
May the goddess Aditi be gracious to us, and the two Aśvins; may the Maruts, of increasing might, be gracious to us.
ते नो नावमुरुष्यत दिवा नक्तं सुदानवः । अरिष्यन्तो नि पायुभिः सचेमहि
May those generous ones carry us safely, like a ship, by day and by night; unharmed, may we be united with their protection.
अघ्नते विष्णवे वयमरिष्यन्तः सुदानवे । श्रुधि स्वयावन्सिन्धो पूर्वचित्तये
We, unharmed, seek for Viṣṇu, the generous one; hear us, O self-moving Sindhu, for our former intent.
तद्वार्यं वृणीमहे वरिष्ठं गोपयत्यम् । मित्रो यत्पान्ति वरुणो यदर्यमा
We choose that excellent and most desirable protection, which Mitra, Varuṇa, and Aryaman guard.
उत नः सिन्धुरपां तन्मरुतस्तदश्विना । इन्द्रो विष्णुर्मीढ्वांसः सजोषसः
May the Sindhu, the waters, the Maruts, the Aśvins, Indra, and Viṣṇu, all united and gracious, protect us.
ते हि ष्मा वनुषो नरोऽभिमातिं कयस्य चित् । तिग्मं न क्षोदः प्रतिघ्नन्ति भूर्णयः
For they, indeed, O men, repel the attack of any foe; like a sharp wave, the mighty ones drive back the assailants.
अयमेक इत्था पुरूरु चष्टे वि विश्पतिः । तस्य व्रतान्यनु वश्चरामसि
This one alone, thus, the lord of all, sees far and wide; we move according to his ordinances.
अनु पूर्वाण्योक्या साम्राज्यस्य सश्चिम । मित्रस्य व्रता वरुणस्य दीर्घश्रुत्
Following the ancient words of sovereignty, we pursue the ordinances of Mitra and the far-heard Varuṇa.
परि यो रश्मिना दिवोऽन्तान्ममे पृथिव्याः । उभे आ पप्रौ रोदसी महित्वा
He who measured out the ends of heaven with his ray, from the earth—he filled both heaven and earth with his greatness.
उदु ष्य शरणे दिवो ज्योतिरयंस्त सूर्यः । अग्निर्न शुक्रः समिधान आहुतः
The light has risen in the shelter of heaven; that is the Sun, radiant like fire, kindled and shining brightly.
वचो दीर्घप्रसद्मनीशे वाजस्य गोमतः । ईशे हि पित्वोऽविषस्य दावने
He is master of speech, of vast and clear expression, and of wealth abundant in cattle; indeed, he is lord of nourishment and of the pasture for grazing.
तत्सूर्यं रोदसी उभे दोषा वस्तोरुप ब्रुवे । भोजेष्वस्माँ अभ्युच्चरा सदा
That Sun, I invoke both earth and heaven at dawn and dusk for his dwelling; may he always rise among us with bounty.
ऋज्रमुक्षण्यायने रजतं हरयाणे । रथं युक्तमसनाम सुषामणि
With swift-moving steeds on the path, with shining horses, I praise the chariot that is yoked and adorned with beautiful ornaments.
ता मे अश्व्यानां हरीणां नितोशना । उतो नु कृत्व्यानां नृवाहसा
Those are the swift ones among my horses, the shining ones; and also the deeds accomplished by men in their assemblies.
स्मदभीशू कशावन्ता विप्रा नविष्ठया मती । महो वाजिनावर्वन्ता सचासनम्
With reins and whips, the inspired sages, with newest thought, together with mighty, swift steeds, join in the seat of assembly.
युवोरु षू रथं हुवे सधस्तुत्याय सूरिषु । अतूर्तदक्षा वृषणा वृषण्वसू
I call upon your chariot, O youthful ones, for praise among the noble; you are powerful, unwearied, and possess abundant wealth.
युवं वरो सुषाम्णे महे तने नासत्या । अवोभिर्याथो वृषणा वृषण्वसू
You grant favor for the beautiful, for the great family, O Nāsatyas; with your help you come, powerful and wealthy.
ता वामद्य हवामहे हव्येभिर्वाजिनीवसू । पूर्वीरिष इषयन्तावति क्षपः
Today we invoke you with offerings, O givers of horses and wealth; you bestow many gifts and protect the nights.
आ वां वाहिष्ठो अश्विना रथो यातु श्रुतो नरा । उप स्तोमान्तुरस्य दर्शथः श्रिये
Let your most excellent chariot, O Ashvins, come, renowned heroes; may you approach our praises, visible for glory.
जुहुराणा चिदश्विना मन्येथां वृषण्वसू । युवं हि रुद्रा पर्षथो अति द्विषः
Even when called upon, O Ashvins, you consider us, givers of wealth; indeed, O Rudras, you lead us beyond hostility.
दस्रा हि विश्वमानुषङ्मक्षूभिः परिदीयथः । धियंजिन्वा मधुवर्णा शुभस्पती
O wondrous ones, you swiftly traverse all mankind with your movements; you inspire thought, honey-colored, lords of beauty.