Together they went forth for the established rite, fitly arranged and set; may they be well ruled by all powers and adorned with auspicious names, turning to the man of the spoon.

These well-combined rays (of the sun) are descending with intent to proceed on the path (of the sacrifice), amplifiers of the ceremony for this (its instrumental tutor); operating with these swift-moving, all-regulating rays, he, (Āditya) steals the waters (that flow) in low plural ces.

These come, well-yoked, to you for furtherance in the rite: down come the twinborn strengtheners of Law for him, With reins easily guided and commanding all. In the deep fall the hide stealeth away their names.