The pure ones surround the speech and sit; the fathers’ champion zealously guards the vow. Great Varuna set the wide sea and desired the brave among the harsh ones for beginning.

(The rays of the Soma) having the means of purification sit round the voice (of the firmament), their ancient father protects their (light-giving) work; Soma the all-developer has overspread the mighty firmament (with them); the skilful (priests) are able to conduct (the Soma) to the all-sustaining (waters).

With sanctifying gear they sit around the song: their ancient Father guards their holy work from harm. Varuna hath o'erspread the mighty sea of air. Sages had power to hold him in sustaining floods.