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19. Prateth the Gandharvī and watery woman; in the noise of the noisy one (nadá) let [her] protect our mind; let Aditi set us in the midst of what is desired (? iṣṭá); our oldest brother shall first speak out.

20. She now, the excellent, rich in food, full of glory—the dawn hath shone for man (mánu), full of light (svàr-); since they have generated for the council [as] hótṛ Agni, the eager one, after the will (krátu) of the eager ones.

21. Then that mighty (vibhū́) conspicuous drop did the bird, the lively falcon, bring at the sacrifice; if the Aryan tribes (víç) choose the wondrous one, Agni, [as] hótṛ, then prayer (dhī́) was born.

22. Ever art thou pleasant (raṇvá), as pastures to him that enjoys (puṣ) them, being, O Agni, well sacrificed to with the offerings of man (mánus); or when, active, praiseworthy, having won the strength (vā́ja) of the inspired one (vípra), thou approachest with very many.

23. Send thou up the (two) fathers, [as] a lover, unto enjoyment (bhága). The welcome one (haryatá) desires to sacrifice; he sends from the heart; the bearer (váhni) speaks out; the merry one (? makhá) does a good work; the Asura shows might (taviṣy); he trembles with purpose (? matī́).