Today I sing praise to Rudra; I invoke the mighty vanquisher, the slayer of decay, with salutations. By whose deeds Shiva himself rises at dawn, by his own prowess the heavens are empowered, by his sovereign wishes.

Address praise today with reverence to Rudra the powerful destroyer of the heroes, (who isaccompanied) by the mounted (Maruts), the granters of wishes, together with whom he, propitious, possessingkinsmen, besprinkles (the worshippers) from heaven.

With humble adoration show this day your song of praise to mighty Rudra, Ruler of the brave: With whom, the Eager Ones, going their ordered course, he comes from heaven Self-bright, auspicious, strong to guard.