Book 19: Hymn 42: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion

1Brahma is Hotar, sacrifice: with Brahma are the stakes set up. From Brahma was the Adhvaryu born, from Brahma hidden offering. 2Brahma is fatness-dropping scoops: with Brahma was the altar reared. p. 245 Brahma is worship, lengthened rite, the Rishis who pay sacrifice, the victim's Immolators. Hail! 3To him who frees from woe mine hymn I offer, to the Good Guardian, as I seek his favour. Accept this offering of mine, O Indra. Fulfilled be all the sacri- ficer's wishes! 4With prayer I call on him who frees from trouble, Prince of Gods, Splendid, chief of sacrifices, I call the Waters' Child and both the Asvins, Vigour is mine, and strength bestowed by Indra.