What shall we sing to Rudra, powerful, most generous, supremely wise, That he might hold it dear?
That Aditi might grant Rudra's favor to our people, our cattle, Our herds and offspring;
That Mitra and Varuṇa, and Rudra might remember us, All gods together in accord.
To Rudra, Lord of sacrifice, of hymns and balmy remedies, We pray for joy, health, and strength.
He shines with radiance like the Sun, as golden as bright gold, The good, the best among the gods.
May he grant health to our horses, well-being to our rams and ewes, To men, to women, and to cattle.
O Soma, let you bestow upon us the glory of a hundred men, The great fame of mighty chiefs.
Let no malice, nor those who trouble Soma, hinder us. Indu, give us a share of strength.
Soma! take hold, center, love these; Soma! know them as serving you, Children of you Immortal, at the highest place of holy law.