Protect us, O guardian Aravṇa, from the world; be our strength in the spoils. You, who are invoked in the presiding rites, sustain our people and increase our fame.

Protect us from every impious rākṣasa, shield us in battles; we approach you, our nearest neighbour,our kinsman, for sacrifice and for increase.

Let our songs come anear to him beauteous and bright with piercing flame Our offerings, with our homage, to the Lord of wealth, to him whom many praise, for help: