Those foremost deeds of heroism when done, the mighty paired ones confronted; Light dispelled the darkness—Indra, slain by might, formerly offered his oblations.

(In the midst of) the first exploits to be performed by them which (Indra and Vṛtra) achieved strivingwith their utmost might, Vṛtra being slain, the thick darkness was destroyed, and Indra in his might came at thefirst challenge.

Even in the first of those heroic acts which they who strove together came with might to execute, Deep darkness fell upon the slain, and Indra won by victory the right of being first invoked.