1 To the Lord sing a Sama hymn, a lofty song to the Lofty Sage, To Him who guards the Law, inspired, and fain for praise.

2 Thou, O Lord, art the Conqueror: Thou gavest splendour to the Sun.

Maker of all things, Thou art Mighty and Lord of all.

3 Radiant with light Thou wentest to the sky, the luminous realm of heaven,

The angels strove to win Thy favour.

4 Come unto us, O Lord, dear, still conquering, unconcealable,

Vast as a mountain spread on all sides, Lord of Heaven.

5 O truthful Bestower of Soma, Thou art mightier than both the worlds.

Thou strengthenest him who pours the gift, Lord of Heaven.

6 For Thou art He, O Lord, who stormeth all castles of the foe,

Slayer of Dasyus, man's Supporter, Lord of Heaven.

7 Now have we, Friend of Song, sent our great wishes forth to Thee,

Coming like floods that follow floods.

8 As rivers swell the ocean, so, Hero, our prayers increase Thy praise,

Though of Thyself, O Thunderer, waxing day by day.

10 O Lord, bring great strength to us, bring valour, Satakratu, Thou most active, bring

A hero conquering in war.

11 For, gracious Satakratu, Thou hast ever been kind and caring to us,

So now for bliss we pray to Thee.

12 To Thee, Strong, Much-invoked, who showest forth Thy strength, O Satakratu, do I speak:

So grant Thou us heroic strength.