interlinear translation

As if sacred grass [2] is strewn [4] for Nasatyas (lords of the journey, Ashvins) [1], { I } move [6] hymns [5], like [7] wind [8] – cloud [7]; they [9] have brought [14] wife [12] for young [10] Vimada [11] by the chariot [15] swift as an arrow [13].

interlinear translation

Or [3] by flying [1] fast courses [2] of gods [4], or [5] by swift urgings [6] distinguished [7] – {it is} then [8] the donkey [9], O Nasatyas [10], has conquered [15] the thousand [10] in trophy [14] in battle [12] of Yama <Lord of the Law of the Truth> [13].

interlinear translation

Tugra (father of Bhujyu) [1], truly [2] leaved [11+12] Bhujyu <lit. wealthy> [3], O Ashvins [4], in a watery cloud [5], like [7] any [8+9] dead [10] – {his} wealth [6]; {you} carried [14] him [13] over [14] by ships [15] which {are} alike Atman (Self, Spirit) [16], arriving the middle world [17], near to water [18].

interlinear translation

{You} carried [8] Bhujyu [7] three [1] nights [2], three [3] days [4], Nasatyas [6], by flying ones [9] passing through [5] from the desert <of material existence> [11] to another shore [13] of not dry [12] ocean [10] by three [14] chariots [15], by six [17] hundred-footed [16] horses [17].

interlinear translation

Then [2] {you} acted as heroes [3], when [7] in giving no support [1], in having no basis [4], in having nothing to hold to [5] ocean [6], O Ashvins [8], {you} have carried [9] to home [11] Bhujyu [10] standing [14] on hundred-oared [12] ship [13].

interlinear translation

O Ashvins [2], {you} have gave [3] that [1] white [4] Horse [5] to him who has bad horse [6], yes [8], constant [7] peace [9]; that [10] your [11] great [13] giving [12] became [15] deserving to be praised [14], swift [17] horse of Pedu [16], truly [19], always [18] to be called [20], aspiring [21].

interlinear translation

You two [1], O manly ones [2], for praising [3] Pajriya [4] Kakshivat [5] opened [6] fullness of thought [7]; poured [14] through strainer [8] from hoof [9] of horse-[10]-bull [11] hundred [12] jars [13] of the wine [15].

interlinear translation

By coldness [1] {you} hedged [4] hot [3] fire [2], gave [8] strengthening [6] drinking [5] to him [7]. O Ashvins [11], {you} rose [14] up [13] to peace [16] Atri [10] who was cast down [12] in abyss [9] with all multitude [15].

interlinear translation

O Nasatyas [3], {you} moved [1+4] the well [2] having the bottom upwards [5], made [6] oblique outlet [7]; flowing [8] like [10] waters [9] for drinking [11], for Gotama [15] thirsting [14] after thousandfold [13] wealth [12].

interlinear translation

And [3] from aged [1] Chyavana <moving, active> [8], O Nasatyas [2], {you} have removed [5+6] the covering [4] like robe [7]; have carried [10] forward [9] life [12] of the abandoned [11], O puissant [13], then [14], truly [15], made [17] {him} husband [16] of virgins [18].

interlinear translation

O manly ones [3], that [1] your [2] rendering assistance [7] protection [9] that has to be expressed [4] and [6] that has to be obtained [5], O Nasatyas [8], O knowers [11], that {protection} [10] like [12] hidden [13] from view [15] treasure [12] {you} have opened [14+16] altogether [14] for Vandana [17].

interlinear translation

{ I } make [8] revealed [7] for conquest [4] that [1] your [2], O manly ones [3], mighty [6] wonderful work [5], like [10] thunder [9] – rain [11], when [14], truly [13], Dadhyach [12], son of Atharvan [16], to you [17] by head [19] of horse [18], when [21] now [22] declared [20+23] honey [15].

interlinear translation

Puramdhi <many-thoughted> [8] has offered [1] to you [4], O Nasatyas [2], O doers [3], for the greatness [5] in the coming [6], O enjoying much [7]; Ashvins [14] gave [15] that [10] heard (inspired knowledge) [9] like teaching [11] to Vadhrimati [12], to Hiranyahasta <golden-handed> [13].

interlinear translation

You two [5], O manly ones [6], O Nasatyas [7], have released [8] the quail [3] from [4] jaws [1] of wolf [2] and [9] truly [13] you two [12], enjoying much [11], have made [15] the grieving [14] seer [10] to see [16].

interlinear translation

For [2] the leg [1] of Khela <trembling> [7] like [3] wing [5] of bird [3] is cut off [4] in battle [6] in surrounding night [8], at once [9] {you} established [17] the iron [11] shank [10] to Vishpala [12] to run [15] towards [16] in the set [14] riches [13].

interlinear translation

The father [7] have made [9] blinded [8] him [6], Rijrashva <having quick horses> [5], having cut up [4] hundred [1] rams [2] for she-wolf [3]; for him [10], O Nasatyas [12], you have set [14+15] two eyes [11] to [13] see [13] without hindrance [18], O mighty [16] healers [17].

interlinear translation

The daughter [4] of the Sun <Dawn> [5] has rose [7] on [1] your [2] chariot [3] like [6] winning [9] races [6] by course [8]; all [10] gods [11] meditated [13] together [15] by hearts [14], and now [16], O Nasatyas [18], {you} cleave [19] to the glory [17].

interlinear translation

When [1] {you} went out [2] to circuit [4] for Divodasa <knowing Heaven> [3], for Bharadwaja <strong, swift> [5], O Ashvins [6], {you} setting in movement [7], your [12] helping [10] chariot [11] and [14] yoked [17] bull [13] and [16] porpoise [15] brought [9] wealth [8].

interlinear translation

O Nasatyas [6], bringing [7] treasure [1], possessing of puissance [2], fair issue¹ [3], life [4], hero-strength [5], with one mind [10] {you} thrice [13] came [8+17] with plenitudes [12] to [11] Jahnu’s family [9] holding [16] share [15] in the Day [14].

¹ See note to 3.15.2 on the “son”.

interlinear translation

By night [6] {you} have carried out [7] Jahusha [2] beset [1] on every side [3], him [4] by easy to travel [5] middle worlds [8]; {you} travelled [15] by splitting [9] chariot [11], O Nasatyas [10], through [12] mountains [13], O not subjected to old age ones [14].

interlinear translation

In a single [1] day [2] {you} increased [3] Vasha <desiring> [5] for battle [4], O Ashvins [6], for conquest [7] of thousand [8]; removed [10] afflictions [11], O having Indra [12] bulls [14], hostile forces [15] away from [9] Prithushravas <wide hearing> [13].

interlinear translation

{You} have made [8] for Shara [1] Archatka [3] even [2] from shallow [6] well [4] the elevated | deep one [7] to drink [9] Water [10]; for weary [15] Shayu <lying down> [11], O Nasatyas [13], by powers [14] {you} have made to swell [17] even [12] collapsed [16] cow [18].

interlinear translation

To seeking for help [1], praising [2], aspiring after straightness [4] Vishvaka [13] Krishniya [3], O Nasatyas [5], by forces [6] {you} have gave [12] Vishnapa [11] for vision [10] like lost [9] cattle [7].

interlinear translation

Ten [1] nights [2], nine [4] days [5] {you} directed [15] upwards [14] Rebhu <the wise one> [11] like [16] soma [16] by ladle [17], {him} tied [6] by malignant one [3], pierced [7] in waters [8], carried away [10] in water [12], turned [13].

interlinear translation

{ I } have declared [1+5] your [2] wonderful works [3], O Ashvins [4], let {me} be [8] the master [7] of this [6], rich in cows [9], full of hero-might [10] and [11], seeing [12], having achieved [13] long [14] life [15], let {me} achieve [19] old age [18] like home [16].