हिरण्ययेभिः पविभिः पयोवृध उज्जिघ्नन्त आपथ्यो न पर्वतान् । मखा अयासः स्वसृतो ध्रुवच्युतो दुध्रकृतो मरुतो भ्राजदृष्टयः
With golden spears, nourished by the milk, they hurl themselves like a path-clearing force against the mountains; the Maruts, shining in their vision, are eager for the offering, their courses fixed, their paths unwavering, their forms fierce.
घृषुं पावकं वनिनं विचर्षणिं रुद्रस्य सूनुं हवसा गृणीमसि । रजस्तुरं तवसं मारुतं गणमृजीषिणं वृषणं सश्चत श्रिये
We praise with invocation the bright, pure, forest-dwelling, far-seeing son of Rudra, the Marut host, strong in the realm, swift in the expanse, shining, united, and powerful for glory.
प्र नू स मर्तः शवसा जनाँ अति तस्थौ व ऊती मरुतो यमावत । अर्वद्भिर्वाजं भरते धना नृभिरापृच्छ्यं क्रतुमा क्षेति पुष्यति
Now, indeed, the mortal, supported by your strength, surpasses others; O Maruts, whom you aid, he wins wealth with horses and men, attains wisdom, and prospers.
चर्कृत्यं मरुतः पृत्सु दुष्टरं द्युमन्तं शुष्मं मघवत्सु धत्तन । धनस्पृतमुक्थ्यं विश्वचर्षणिं तोकं पुष्येम तनयं शतं हिमाः
O Maruts, grant to the generous the unconquerable, glorious might in battles, the wealth that brings praise, renowned among all people, so that we may prosper with a hundred sons and descendants.
नू ष्ठिरं मरुतो वीरवन्तमृतीषाहं रयिमस्मासु धत्त । सहस्रिणं शतिनं शूशुवांसं प्रातर्मक्षू धियावसुर्जगम्यात्
Now, O Maruts, bestow upon us enduring, heroic, ever-victorious wealth, abundant, a thousandfold, shining, so that the wise one may come to us early with blessings.
पश्वा न तायुं गुहा चतन्तं नमो युजानं नमो वहन्तम्
Like a herdsman, he moves secretly, harnessed with reverence, bearing reverence.
सजोषा धीराः पदैरनु ग्मन्नुप त्वा सीदन्विश्वे यजत्राः
Together, the wise ones follow his footsteps; all the worshipful gods take their seat near you.
ऋतस्य देवा अनु व्रता गुर्भुवत्परिष्टिर्द्यौर्न भूम
The gods, in accordance with the laws of truth, have become guardians; heaven, like a covering, encompasses earth.
वर्धन्तीमापः पन्वा सुशिश्विमृतस्य योना गर्भे सुजातम्
The waters, ever-growing, pure, and nourishing, in the womb of truth, have brought forth the well-born one.
पुष्टिर्न रण्वा क्षितिर्न पृथ्वी गिरिर्न भुज्म क्षोदो न शम्भु
Like abundant nourishment, like the earth, like a mountain, like a support, like a shelter, like a bringer of happiness.
अत्यो नाज्मन्सर्गप्रतक्तः सिन्धुर्न क्षोदः क ईं वराते
Like a horse, swift in the race, set free at the start; like a river, unrestrained—who can surpass him?
जामिः सिन्धूनां भ्रातेव स्वस्रामिभ्यान्न राजा वनान्यत्ति
He is the kin of rivers, like a brother to his sister; the king, taking from both, consumes the forests.
यद्वातजूतो वना व्यस्थादग्निर्ह दाति रोमा पृथिव्याः
When, driven by the wind, he scatters the woods, Agni burns, consuming the hairs of the earth.
श्वसित्यप्सु हंसो न सीदन्क्रत्वा चेतिष्ठो विशामुषर्भुत्
He breathes in the waters, like a swan sitting; by his will, he moves swiftly among the peoples, O shining one.
सोमो न वेधा ऋतप्रजातः पशुर्न शिश्वा विभुर्दूरेभाः
Like Soma, the wise one, born of truth; like a calf, the all-pervading one, far-reaching.
रयिर्न चित्रा सूरो न संदृगायुर्न प्राणो नित्यो न सूनुः
Like wealth, splendid; like the sun, all-seeing; like the sky, eternal; like a son, ever-living.
तक्वा न भूर्णिर्वना सिषक्ति पयो न धेनुः शुचिर्विभावा
Like a swift horse, he exerts himself; like a cow, pure and radiant, he pours forth nourishment.
दाधार क्षेममोको न रण्वो यवो न पक्वो जेता जनानाम्
He upholds safety, delightful as a singer; like ripe barley, he conquers people.
ऋषिर्न स्तुभ्वा विक्षु प्रशस्तो वाजी न प्रीतो वयो दधाति
Like a sage praised among the tribes, like a victorious steed, he brings forth vigor.
दुरोकशोचिः क्रतुर्न नित्यो जायेव योनावरं विश्वस्मै
His flame shines far, his resolve is constant; like a mother, he opens the womb for all.
चित्रो यदभ्राट् छ्वेतो न विक्षु रथो न रुक्मी त्वेषः समत्सु
Brilliant as a cloud, white among the tribes; like a golden chariot, fierce in battles.
सेनेव सृष्टामं दधात्यस्तुर्न दिद्युत्त्वेषप्रतीका
Like an army set in motion, he bears strength; like a thunderbolt, his fierce form flashes.
यमो ह जातो यमो जनित्वं जारः कनीनां पतिर्जनीनाम्
He is born as Yama, he is the origin of Yama; lover of maidens, lord of women.
तं वश्चराथा वयं वसत्यास्तं न गावो नक्षन्त इद्धम्
We seek him, the dwelling of wealth; like cows, they mark his shining presence.
सिन्धुर्न क्षोदः प्र नीचीरैनोन्नवन्त गावः स्वर्दृशीके
Like a river flowing, he moves downward; the cows ascend, seeing the radiant realm.
वनेषु जायुर्मर्तेषु मित्रो वृणीते श्रुष्टिं राजेवाजुर्यम्
Born in the woods, chosen among mortals, Mitra seeks the creation, like a king seeking victory.
क्षेमो न साधुः क्रतुर्न भद्रो भुवत्स्वाधीर्होता हव्यवाट्
Like a gentle protector, his resolve is auspicious; he becomes self-reliant, the priest who brings offerings.
हस्ते दधानो नृम्णा विश्वान्यमे देवान्धाद्गुहा निषीदन्
Holding all powers in his hand, he placed the gods in secret seats.
विदन्तीमत्र नरो धियंधा हृदा यत्तष्टान्मन्त्राँ अशंसन्
Here, men discover wisdom; with their hearts, they praise the crafted mantras.
अजो न क्षां दाधार पृथिवीं तस्तम्भ द्यां मन्त्रेभिः सत्यैः
Like an unborn one, he upheld the earth; he supported the sky with true mantras.