O Indra and O Agni, mightiest of gods, hear now the song of Viśvāmitra! We invoke thee jointly, we praise thee together, for ye are the supreme powers, the conquerors of evil, the defenders of the law. Indra with thy thunderbolt and Agni with thy flame — together ye are invincible!

When the demons rose in ancient days, threatening to overturn the cosmic order, it was thou, O Indra, who didst smite them with thy weapons. And it was thou, O Agni, who didst consume their flesh, didst purify the world of their corruption. Thou art the complement of each other, the perfect partners in destruction of all that is evil.

The thunder roareth and the lightning flasheth — this is the voice of Indra crying out his mighty challenge! The fire burneth and the smoke riseth — this is the answer of Agni, the echo that reverberate through all the worlds! Together, thy sounds are the music of cosmic power, the hymn that maketh creation shudder with awe.

In battle, O mighty pair, your enemies fall like leaves before the wind. No fortress can withstand your assault, no army can hold its ground against your fury. The demons flee before you, the evil ones are scattered like dust, and the cosmic order is restored through your terrible and beautiful power.

Therefore, O Indra-Agni, lords of might, accept our offering! Grant unto us a measure of your strength, that we too might overcome our enemies and establish justice in our lands. Let us partake of your fearlessness, your unwavering determination, your sacred fury. And in return, we shall kindle the fires of sacrifice more brightly still, and thunder forth thy praises so that all the world shall know the glory of the mighty pair.