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Come hither, O all ye gods! Gather together, ye hosts of the divine assembly. We call upon Mitra and Varuṇa, upon Indra and Agni, upon the Aśvins and upon Soma. Ye guardians of cosmic order, hear our voices!

The Viśvedevas, the All-Gods, do convene. They sit in counsel upon the highest peak of heaven. They behold all things. They know the secrets of the earth and the sky. Nothing is hidden from their sight. They are the witnesses of all deeds, both good and wicked.

O divine ones, we come before you with raised palms and bended knees. We bring the soma, the sacred juice. We kindle the flame of Agni upon the altar. We sing the songs that have been sung since the beginning of time. These are the songs of power, the songs of creation.

Grant us, ye All-Gods, the blessings we seek. Let our cattle multiply. Let our fields grow rich with grain. Let our families be strong and prosperous. Turn away from us the evil eye. Defend us from our enemies. Lead us upon the path of righteousness.

Ye are the keepers of the eternal law. Ye uphold the sacred order that binds heaven and earth together. Accept our worship. Accept our devotion. May we walk ever in the light of your countenance, protected and blessed forevermore.