And, O Indra and Agni, all other worlds. d In whose house [1], O Maruts, Ye drink, O joyous ones of the sky That man hath the best of guardians. e Either through sacrifices receiving worship, Or from the prayers of the singer, Do ye, O Maruts, hearken to our call. f For glory they are wreathed in flames, In the rays (of the sun), adorned with rings they (are accompanied) with singers; They wearing daggers, impetuous, fearless, Have found the dear home of the Maruts. g Thy wrath. h The highest. i With what aid will he come to us, Our wondrous, ever−waxing, friend? With what most potent aid [2]? k Who to−day yoketh to the pole of holy order The oxen, eager, of keen spirits, the furious, With darts in their mouths, heart−piercing, healthful? He who attaineth their service shall live. l O Agni, lead. m Of the gods. n May they be prosperous for us o In every contest. In the waters, O Agni, is thy seat, Thou enterest the plants; Being in the germ thou art born again. q Thou art strong, O Soma, and bright; Thou art strong, O god, and strong thy rule; Strong laws dost thou establish. r This for me, O Varuna. s That of thine I approach. t Thou, O Agni. u Do thou to us, O Agni. PRAPATHAKA III The Five Layers of Bricks