They struck down you, Krishna, in vain, O mighty one; the great herd bore you away with desperate deeds. Whoever pierced the earth’s surface and cleft it, breaking its trust, he did not delight therein.

Thereupon those (flames of Agni) extend together in all directions, dispersing gloom, and spreading great light along the path of darkness; when (Agni) illumines repeatedly the whole earth, and proceeds panting thundering, and roaring aloud.

Dispelling on their way the horror of black gloom , making a glorious show these flames Of his fly forth, When o'er the spacious tract he spreads himself abroad, and rushes panting on with thunder and with roar.