As if paired, men made the generations; Indra perceived that conscious pow'r — these are Indra's auspicious nights.

As a woman who shows no partiality wins her lovers to her, so Indra confers periods of time onmankind;it is Indra who has performed that knowledge- giving achievement, therefore he is renowned; Indra's gifts areworthy of praise.

Erst Saptavadbri by his prayer obtained the trenchant edge of fire: Let your protecting help be near.