In the sacred gathering of the gods, the Aśvins, renowned as divine physicians, joined with Sarasvatī, the flowing goddess of wisdom and speech. Together, they brought forth strength and vigor at the pressing of the Soma, carrying the vital power needed by Indra along well-trodden paths. As the Soma was pressed, Sarasvatī, accompanied by Naraśaṃsa and Nagnahu, joined the Aśvins in placing a honeyed medicine within the sacred offering, all for Indra’s benefit. Sarasvatī invoked strength and energy for Indra, while the Aśvins, together with Iḍā, bestowed food, nourishment, and wealth upon the assembly. When the Soma was pressed for Namuci, the radiant and flowing drink, Sarasvatī brought it to the altar so that Indra might partake of it. Sarasvatī’s blessings were as protective as coverings, as radiant as the shining regions, as steadfast as the two Aśvins, as all-encompassing as the distant directions, as powerful as Indra himself, and as broad as both the worlds—she was the granter of all desires. Uṣas, the Dawn, and Night, the Aśvins, the Day, and Indra in the evening, all beautifully adorned and recognized for their powers, united themselves with Sarasvatī in harmonious worship. The Aśvins were invoked for protection by day, Sarasvatī by night; together, as divine priests and healers, they were called upon to shield and heal during the pressing of the Soma, with Indra at their side. In threefold ways, Sarasvatī, the Aśvins, and Bhāratī poured out the strong, overflowing Soma, bringing exhilaration and power to Indra. The Aśvins brought healing sweetness, and Sarasvatī bestowed her healing upon all. Tvaṣṭṛ, the divine artisan, instilled glory and beauty into Indra at the pressing of Soma, manifesting form after form. In due season, Indra, lord of the forest, rejoiced and poured out the abundant Soma, while Sarasvatī, likened to a nourishing cow, milked sweet honey for the Aśvins. With the cows, the Aśvins received the Soma, overflowing in the monthly rite, together with Sarasvatī. The sweet pressed drink was offered to Indra with the sacred exclamation, svāhā. The Aśvins brought offerings of strength, while Sarasvatī, mindful of Namuci, brought radiant, divine wealth and bounty to Indra. It was by such offerings that the Aśvins and Sarasvatī increased Indra’s might, enabling him to break open the treasure of Vala, together with Namuci, the Asura. Indra, thus strengthened by the company of the Aśvins and Sarasvatī and empowered by the sacrificial oblation, shone with renewed vigor. To Indra, whose strength was thus magnified, Savitṛ, Varuṇa, and Bhaga added their own gifts, joining the worshipper in the sacred rite. These deities, favoring the devoted, took the wealth of Namuci and bestowed strength and power for Indra’s benefit. Varuṇa granted sovereignty and might, while Bhaga and Savitṛ bestowed prosperity. All, endowed with glory and strength, approached the sacrifice. The Aśvins gave strength with cows, manliness and power with horses, and Sarasvatī, through the offering, increased the worshipper’s stature for Indra. The two Nasatyas, the Aśvins, beautifully adorned with golden wheels, and Sarasvatī, rich in offerings, were invoked for protection in Indra’s mighty works. The Aśvins, healers of good deeds, and Sarasvatī, the generous milker and the slayer of Vṛtra, endowed Indra with a hundredfold strength. The Aśvins, with Soma, and Sarasvatī, together with Namuci, were called upon to aid Indra in his divine tasks. Like loving parents, the Aśvins protected Indra with their wisdom and powers. Sarasvatī, too, drank Soma alongside Maghavan, sharing her energies with him. In the one who delighted in Soma—the wise creator—horses, bulls, oxen, cows, and sheep, all released and offered, were consecrated. To this Agni, who delights in Soma, the worshipper composed a heartfelt hymn. Agni, the ever-bright, was offered the prepared oblation, as clarified butter is offered to the ladle and Soma to the cup. The prayer sought from Agni wealth and strength, abundance in heroes, renown, and great glory. The Aśvins, through their energy, restored sight; Sarasvatī, with her breath, granted vitality; speech gave Indra strength, and the senses were established for him. The Aśvins were called to come, bringing riches of cattle and horses, and the Rudras, leaders of men, were summoned with sovereignty. No outsider or insider, no one with hostile intent, nor any mortal enemy could overpower those blessed with might and wealth. The Aśvins were entreated to bring forth wealth, shining like tawny gold, as mighty openers of the way. Sarasvatī, pure, rich in horses, and full of abundance, was asked to graciously accept the sacrifice, she who is wise and wealthy. As the inspirer of noble words and awakener of good thoughts, Sarasvatī established the sacrifice. Great and ever-flowing, she awakened understanding with her sign, illuminating all thoughts with her radiance. Indra, of brilliant radiance, was called to come and receive the pressed libations, the pure offerings skillfully filtered and ready. He was invoked by prayer, summoned by the wise, to the pressed Soma, to the hymns of the worshippers. Indra, the tawny-haired one, was entreated to come swiftly to the hymns and to fulfill the longing placed in the pressed Soma. The Aśvins were invited to drink the honeyed Soma together with Sarasvatī, and Indra, the mighty, the slayer of Vṛtra, was asked to accept the Soma drink. Turning to Varuṇa, the invocation continued, seeking his grace and protection for those in need. The worshipper approached Varuṇa with prayer and offerings, asking for his attention and gentle favor, that he not take away their life. Agni, knowing the will of Varuṇa, was asked to protect the people from the god’s wrath, to drive away all hatred, and to be the most fitting for sacrifice. Agni was entreated to become the nearest protector at dawn, to propitiate Varuṇa, to bring him close, and to be gracious and easy to invoke. Finally, the invocation called upon Aditi, the great mother of the righteous, spouse of truth, of mighty rule, undeceiving, wide-expanding, and the giver of good shelter and excellent guidance, that she too might be present to help and bless the sacrifice.