5 Who separate my young bull from the cattle, they whose protector was in truth no stranger? Let those whose hands have seized upon them free them. May he, observant, drive the herd to us-ward.

6 Mid mortal men the godless have secreted the King of all who live, home of the people. So may the prayers of Atri give Him freedom. Reproached in turn be those who now reproach Him.

7 Thou from the stake didst loose even Sunahsepa bound for a thousand; for he prayed with fervour. So, O God, loose from us the bonds that bind us, when Thou art seated here, O Priest who knowest.

8 Thou hast sped from me, O God, in Thine anger: this the protector of the Laws of God hath told me. The Mighty One who knoweth bent His eye upon Thee: by Him instructed am I come, O God.

9 The Radiant One shines far and wide with lofty splendour, and by His greatness makes all things apparent. He conquers godless and malign enchantments, and sharpens both His horns to gore the wicked.

10 Loud in the heaven above be the roarings of the Radiant One with keen-edged weapons to destroy the demons. Forth burst His splendours in the rapture of the gift. The godless bands press round but cannot stay Him.

11 As a skilled craftsman makes a car, a singer I, Mighty One! this hymn for Thee have fashioned. If Thou, O God, accept it gladly, may we obtain thereby the heavenly waters.

12 May He, the strong-necked Steer, waxing in vigour, gather the foeman's wealth with none to check Him. Thus to this Radiant One have the angels spoken. To man who spreads the grass may He grant shelter, grant shelter to the man who brings his gift.