interlinear translation

Who [1], hastening [9] to the cup [4], truly [2] will hear [6] the words [7] of the Angirases [8], of manly ones [3], of seekers of godhead [5]? When [11] Lord of sacrifice [19] came [12] to peoples [13] of vast house [15], {he} widely [16] steps [17] in pilgrim-sacrifice [18].

interlinear translation

Verily [2], he [4] has upheld [1] Heaven [3], has flooded [6] the base [5], Ribhu <skilful> [7], for plenitude [8] – the treasure [9] of manly [10], of cow [11]. The great one [14], everywhere [19] {he} watches [15] on [12] self-born [13] herd [16], on mare [17] of horse [18], on mother [20] of cow [21].

interlinear translation

Bringing [1] day by day [9+10] the ruddy ones <i.e. cows, supramental perceptions> [3] at ancient [4] call [2] of Angirases [8], the swift [6] King [5] of peoples [7] formed [11] joined [13] thunderbolt [12], has established [14] Heaven [15] for four-footed [16], for manly one [17], for two-footed [18].

interlinear translation

In intoxication [2] of this {soma} [1] giving [4] shining¹ [3] concealed <i.e. hedged in the cave of Vala> [6] force [8] of shining cows (of perceptions from supramental Svar) [7] for the Truth [5], when [9], truly [10], in {herds} of released [11] {he}, three-topped [12], drived [13] out of [14] enemy [15] of man [16], opened [18] doors [17].

¹ svarya, allusion to Svar.

interlinear translation

The milk [2], the wealth [6] full of semen <i.e. potent> [7], that [3] two swift [8] aspiring [9] parents (Earth and Heaven) [4] have brought [5] to thee [1], when [11] for thee [12] were offered [14] pure-bright [10] abundance of the riches [13], the milk [16] of the shining cow [17] yielding the sweetness [15].

interlinear translation

Then [1] is born [2+3] {Indra} carrying over [4] – let {him} intoxicate [5]! {He} has shone out [6+7] like [10] the Sun [11] of this [8] Dawn [9]. Indu (energy of Soma) [12] sprinkling [17] {two} old {Parents} [18] by ladle [16] together with offering Indu [15], with them [13] has arrived [14] to the Seat [20].

interlinear translation

When [2] well kindling [1] layer of wood [3] was piled [4], {then} the Sun [5] in pilgrim-sacrifice [6] {is} all around [7] of confinement [8] of cow [9]; when [10], indeed [11], {thou} illumest [12] the days [15] accomplishing many deeds [13] for seated on the car [16], for wishing for cattle [17], for swift [18].

interlinear translation

Taking [4] here [6] {two} moving [1] bright horses [5] of great [2] Heaven [3], fighting for [8+9] the well [10] bearing light [7], when [12] {they} milked out [15] thy [13] bright [11] intoxicating [14] strengthened with milk [17], swelling {soma} [19] by press-stones [18] for your growth [16].

interlinear translation

Thou [1], the skilful [9], for the sake [3] of the cow (perception from supramental Svar) [5] hast cast [4] brought near [8] iron [2] stone [7] of Heaven¹ [6], where [11] for Kutsa [10], O invoked by many [12], {thou} conquering [13] everywhere drivest [16] Shushna [14] by endless [15] strokes [17].

¹ The stone of Heaven is equal to the thunderbolt of Indra.

interlinear translation

Before [1+2] the Sun {rose} [3] from dissolving [5] darkness [4], O master of the thunder-stone [7], {he has cast} his [10] missile weapon [9] at that [6] receptacle [8], when [14] {he} rent away [20+21] that [19] covering [13] well fastened [18] force [15] of Shushna [11] everywhere [17] from Heaven [16].

interlinear translation

Let [7] two great [3] powers [4] having no wheels <i.e. moving by itself> [5], Heaven and Earth [6], intoxicate [7] thee [2], O Indra [8], in {that} deed [9]; thou [10], the great [14], hast cast to sleep <i.e. killed> [16] by thunderbolt [15] Vritra [11], the boar [17], surrounding [12] in streams [13].

interlinear translation

Thou [1], O Indra [2], manly one [3], do establish [7] protection [5] – those [4] manly [6] well yoked [9] swift carrying {horses} [10] of Wind [8]; Kavya [13] Ushanas [14] has gave [16] that [11] thunderbolt [20] for thee [12], has carved into shape [19] decisive [18] intoxicating [15] killing Vritra [17].

interlinear translation

Thou [1] used to set at rest [4] the Sun [2], bright horses [3], manly ones [5], O Indra [11], bore [6] wheel [7] like [9] that [10] shining Horse [8]. Do carry {us} over [12] to another shore [13] of ninety [14] rivers [15], do cast [18] into [16] pit [17] not sacrificing ones [19].

interlinear translation

Thou [1], O Indra [4], O Thunderer [7], do protect [6] us [2] from this [3] calamity [5], from evil [8] in meeting {with them} [9]; do extend [10+16] to us [11] plenitudes [12] of the chariot [13] {containing} horses [14] for impelling force [15], for hearing {of the Truth} <i.e. for inspired knowledge> [17], for true word [18].

interlinear translation

Let not [1] that [2] thy [3] right-thinking [5] be exhausted [6+7] in us [4], O superior in riches [8], let [11] impelling forces [10] together [9] surround {us} [11]; O Arya (aspiring through labour and battles) [17], O Lord of plenitudes [15], to us [13] do give share [14] in cows (perceptions from supramental Svar) [16]; let {us} become [21] thy [19] rejoicing together [20] bounteous givers [18].