Whether a seer spoke what the seer knew or refrained, that speech of yours became manifest. He, thoughtful and hundred-minded, advanced; another I slew.

Indra, whether it be the unskilled or the skilled who celebrate your praise, each rejoices in his desire foryou, O Śatakratu, whose wrath presses ever forwards, who meet the foe, proclaiming, "It is I".

Three times the newIy-kindled flame proceeds around the sacrifice: The priests anoint it with the meath.