May you accept this offering, our dear lord; let us sing this new and powerful hymn to you. As your dear friend and generous patron, let us praise you, Bṛhaspati, so that our hearts may find fulfillment.
He who humbled things that should be humbled, and in his fury tore the stronghold of Śambara: He overcame what could not be overcome, Bṛhaṇaspati—let him make his way into the treasury filled with wealth.
A great deed for the Deity among the Deities: strong things were loosened and the firmly fixed gave way. He drove the cattle forth and split Vala through with prayer, dispelling darkness and revealing the light of heaven.
The well with stone mouth that spouted a flood of mead, which Bṛhaṇaspati opened with his might— All who see the light drink deeply there, together making the water source flow forth.
Ancient will be those creatures, whatever they may be; with moons and seasons, doors open to you. Effortlessly they pass to perfect deeds and tasks, appointed by Bṛhaṇaspati.
Those sages, having found the noblest treasure hidden in the cave, marked the falsehoods and turned back whence they came, And sought again to enter in, seeking the treasure.
The pious ones, seeing the falsehoods turned back, the sages stood again upon the lofty ways. With both arms cast down upon the rock, they left the kindled fire and said, "No enemy here."
With his swift bow, true to string, Bṛhaṇaspati reaches the mark he desires. Sharp-eyed and keen, he shoots excellent arrows, shooting arrows that shoot with spring from his ear.
He gathers and he parts, the great High Priest; extolled is he, in battle Bṛhaṇaspati. When, gracious, for the hymn he brings forth food and wealth, the glowing Sun sends forth fervent heat without trouble.
First and preeminent, excelling all others, are the kind gifts of liberal Bṛhaṇaspati. These are the boons of the Strong One whom both classes and the people love, bringing delight.
You, supreme in earthly power, rejoice and grow great by your mighty strength. He is the God spread wide against the Gods: he, Bṛha