If the hostile band comes thrice, let it be scattered; Agni who overcomes untruth destroys the foe. Jātavedas, with that radiance produce growth; proclaim it before the assembly.

Agni Jātavedas, let the Yātudhāna, who defeats your truth with falsehood, come thrice into the

Thrice, Agni, let thy noose surround the demon who with his falsehood injures Holy Order. Loud roaring with thy flame, O Jatavedas, crush him and cast him down before the singer.