The one who lights the fire will vanquish enemies; strong will be he who prays and makes his offering. He with his seed will spread beyond another’s seed, whoever Brahmāṇaspati takes as his friend.
With heroes he will overcome his enemy heroes, and spread his wealth by cattle, by himself alone. His children and grandchildren grow strong, whoever Brahmāṇaspati takes as his friend.
He, mighty like a raging river’s billowy flood, as a bull conquers oxen, will overcome with strength. Like Agni’s blazing rush, he cannot be restrained, whoever Brahmāṇaspati takes as his friend.
For him the rivers of heaven flow without ceasing; first with the heroes he goes forth to war for cattle. He slays with unceasing vigor and great might, whoever Brahmāṇaspati takes as his friend.
All roaring rivers pour their waters for him, and many a perfect shelter has been granted him. Blessed with the joy of gods, he prospers well, whoever Brahmāṇaspati takes as his friend.