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1. Be splendor mine, O Agni, in rival invocations (vihavá); may we, kindling thee, adorn ourselves; let the four directions bow to me; with thee as overseer may we conquer the fighters.

2. O Agni, pushing back the fury of our adversaries, do thou, our keeper (gopā́), protect us about on all sides; let our abusers (durasyú) go away downwards; among themselves (amā́) let the intent of them awaking be lost.

3. Let all the gods be at my separate call—the Maruts with Indra, Vishṇu, Agni; let the broad-spaced atmosphere be mine; let the wind blow (pū) for me unto this desire.

4. Let what sacrifices I make make sacrifice for me; let my mind's design be realized (satyā́); let me not fall into (ni-gā) any sin soever; let all the gods defend me here.

5. On me let the gods bestow (ā-yaj) property; with me be blessing (āçís), with me divine invocation; may the divine invokers (hótar) win that for us; may we be unharmed with our self (tanū́), rich in heroes.

6. Ye six divine wide ones, make wide [space] for us; all ye gods, revel here; let not a portent find us, nor an imprecation; let not the wrong that is hateful find us.