NOW Mitra-Varuṇa shall be celebrated high by your songs, noblest of all existing; They who, as if with reins, are best Controllers, unmatched with their arms to control the people.
To you Two Gods is this my thought extended, turned to the sacred grass with loving homage. Give us, O Mitra-Varuṇa, a secure dwelling from attack, which you shall guard, Boon-Givers!
Come hither, Mitra-Varuṇa, invited with praises and loving adoration, Ye who with your might, as Work-Controllers, urge even men who quickly hear to work.
Whom, of pure origin, like two strong horses, Aditi bore as babes in proper season, Whom, Mighty at your birth, the Mighty Goddess brought forth as terrors to the mortal foe.
As all the Gods in their great joy and gladness give you with one accord your high dominion, As ye surround both worlds, though wide and spacious your spies are ever true and never bewildered.
So, through the days maintaining princely power, ye prop the height as if from loftiest heaven. The Star of all the Gods, established, fills the heaven and earth with food of man who lives.
Take the strong drink, to sip until you are satisfied, when he and his attendants fill the chamber. The young Maids do not brook that none seeks to win them, when, Quickeners of all! they scatter moisture.
So with your tongue come ever, when your envoy, faithful and very wise, attends our worship. Nourished by holy oil! he this yGur glory: annihilate the sacrificer's trouble.
When, Mitra-Varuṇa, they strive against you and break the friendly laws you have established, They, neither Gods nor men in estimation, like Api's sons have godless sacrifices.
When singers in their song uplift their voices, some chant the Nivid texts with steady purpose. Then may we sing you lauds that shall be fruitful: do not rival all the Gods in greatness!
O Mitra-Varuṇa, may your generous bounty come to us hither, near to this our dwelling, When the kine hasten to us, and when they harness the fleet-footed mettled stallion for the battle.