1
You are a mighty governor, wondrous, destroyer of enemies, Whose friends never die, and never are defeated.
2
Lord of the clan, who brings us joy, strong, warrior, slayer of demons, May India, Soma drinker, lead us on, bull who grants us peace.
3
Drive away demons and foes, shatter Vṛtra’s jaws: O Vṛtra slayer, quell the man’s anger who threatens us.
4
O Indra, drive away our enemies, humble those who dare to challenge us: Send down to the underworld him who seeks to harm us.
5
Foil the enemy’s plan, guard against his weapon that would conquer us. Keep his furious rage at bay and shield us from his deadly dart.