Now will I glorify Food that upholds great strength, by whose invigorating power Trita rent Vṛtra limb from limb.

O pleasant Food, O Food of meath, thee have we chosen for our own, So be our kind protector thou.

Come hitherward to us, O Food, auspicious with auspicious help. Health-bringing, a dear and guileless friend.

These juices which, O Food, are thine throughout the regions are diffused.

like winds they have their place in Heaven.

These gifts of thine, O Food, O Food most sweet to taste.

In thee, O Food, is set the spirit of great Devas. Under thy flag brave deeds were done with thy help.

If thou be gone unto the splendour of the clouds, Even from thence, O Food of meath, prepared for our enjoyment, come.

Whatever morsel we consume from waters or from plants of Earth, O Soma.

What Soma, we enjoy from thee in milky food or barley-brew.

O Vegetable, Cake of meal, he wholesome, firm, and strengthening.

O Food, from thee as such have we drawn forth with lauds, like cows, our sacred gifts. From thee who banquetest with Devas, from thee who banquetest with us.