Gathering all that arises from intention, from the heart, mind, and eye, the journey proceeds towards the world of the virtuous, where the ancient, first-born sages have gone before. A seat is placed as a treasure for you, brought by the knower of births; here, the lord of sacrifice will follow you—know him in the highest heaven. In that highest heaven, the gods are called to recognize the seat and his form; when he arrives by the divine paths, may they fulfill his desires and grant what has been achieved. Agni is awakened and rises up, releasing all that is desired and fulfilled, along with this one; in this seat, in the higher realm, let all the gods and sacrificers assemble. Agni, who bears a thousand, who holds all Vedic knowledge, is invoked to lead this sacrifice to heaven, to be received among the gods. Whatever is given, returned, constructed, or offered as gifts, may Agni, the universal worker, carry all these to heaven, to be welcomed among the gods. Where streams of honey and clarified butter flow unceasingly, may Agni carry us there, to heaven, to join the gods. Agni proclaims: "By birth, I am Agni, the Knower of all births. Clarified butter is my sight, immortality my food; I am the sun, the threefold support, the vehicle of the atmosphere; inexhaustible heat, the offering itself, this is my name. I am called the Ṛc verses, the Yajus formulas, the Sāman chants; among all the fires born facing east on earth, you are the highest—grant us the good for living." For the slaying of obstacles and overcoming enemies in battle, Indra is invoked. Indra, much-invoked, struck down the powerful, enduring, handless one, crushed the cunning, and with his strength slew the growing Vṛtra, the hostile, footless one. Indra is asked to strike down foes, subdue those who contend against us, and cast down whoever attacks, sending them to the lower darkness. Indra, like a fearsome beast roaming mountains, destroys those far away and on the other side; he is urged to draw his sharp-edged arrow and scatter the enemies. Like Vaiśvānara, his aid is called forth from afar, and Agni is asked to accept the well-praised offerings. Agni, established in heaven and on earth, has entered all plants; Vaiśvānara, established by force—may he protect from harm by day and night. With Agni's help, the desire is to attain wealth, abundant riches, heroic strength, prize after prize, and unfailing glory. Today, the desire has been fulfilled, with upraised hands and reverent approach; with the most worshipful mind, unwavering thought, the offering is made to the gods through Agni. Agni, Indra, Brahman, god Bṛhaspati, and all mindful gods are invoked to protect the sacrifice and grant auspiciousness. The youngest one is asked to protect the worshippers, listen to their songs, and guard their offspring and themselves. Now, Soma is released—sweet with sweetness, strong with strength, immortal with immortality, honeyed with honey, together with Soma itself. Soma is cooked for the Aśvins, for Sarasvatī, for mighty Indra. The pressed Soma, the highest offering, is poured around; the noble one flows in the waters, pressed out with the stones. Purified by Vāyu’s strainer, Soma flows swiftly westward and eastward, a fitting friend of Indra. The daughter of the sun purifies the flowing Soma with her perpetual stream. Brahman and Kshatra are purified for Soma, pressed and prepared for intoxication, with strength and power; with its brightness, the gods are nourished, and food is placed for the sacrificer. Those who possess barley, even barley itself, are distributed in order; their food is prepared for those who worship the sacred grass with reverent speech, received by the Ashvins, Sarasvatī, Indra, Sutraman. This is the source—for brilliance, heroism, strength, joy, delight, and greatness. Brilliance, heroism, strength, vigor, resolve, and might are invoked to be placed within. She who protects the tiger, wolf, vulture, eagle, and lion is called to protect from harm. As a joyful son nourishes his mother, so Agni is asked to free from debt to parents, unite with the devotee, fill with goodness, and separate evil. The gods performed the sacrifice; the Ashvins are healers; Sarasvatī heals with speech; Indra and the Ashvins grant strength. The forms of consecration, journey, purchase, and hospitality are described: grass, shoots, Soma, honey, monthly offerings, and the naked one as the great hero; the upasad rites are three nights, offspring of the gods. Purchased Soma is poured as the flowing Soma; medicine is milked for the Ashvins, Indra, Sarasvatī. The seat is for the royal seat; the altar is the vessel for offering; between the upper altars, the healer's form is found. Altar is joined to altar; sacred grass is joined to sacred grass of strength; post to post; fire is led by fire. The source and navel of sovereignty are invoked, with a plea not to harm or be harmed. Varuna, observing the vow of ghee, settles among the dwellings for sovereignty, with good purpose, protecting from death and destruction. The offering is sprinkled with the impulse of divine Savitar, the arms of the Ashvins, the hands of Pushan; with the medicine of the Ashvins for brilliance and Brahmanic radiance; with Sarasvatī’s medicine for heroism and nourishment; with Indra’s power for strength, beauty, and fame. A question is posed: "Who are you? Which are you? For whom, for what are you? O one of good praise, auspicious, true king." May the head be glory, the mouth fame, the hair and beard brilliance; breath is king, immortality; the eye is overlord, the ear radiant. Thus, through intention, offering, invocation, and praise, the story of the sacrifice unfolds, linking mortal and divine, seeking protection, fulfillment, and the blessings of the gods.