What the gathered people with rites saw as beneficial, the young ones who listen preserved that hearing. Therefore life and progeny are propitiated by vigor with energy. Indra’s oblations are the strong thoughts; the gods accept not the weak thoughts.

Inasmuch as the hero (indra), rightly judges men by their deeds, therefore do the (pious), sacrificing (to him) for sustenance, become enabled, by the wealth that has been attained, to overcome (their foes); desirous of food, they diligently worship (him); the (sacrificial) food offered to him in the source of progeny (to the worshipper), and (men) worship him, that by their own strength they may overcome (their foes); pious sacrificers enjoy residence in the heaven of Indra; pious sacrificers are, as it were, in the presence of the gods.

When with wise plan the Hero leads the people forth, they conquer in the ordered battle, seeking fame, press, eager, onward seeking fame. To him in time of need they sing for life with offspring and with strength. Their hymns with Indra find a welcome place of rest: the hynins go forward to the Gods.