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O Indra, thou art mighty still; O Agni, thou art burning bright. Together do ye dwell in us and guide our steps throughout the day.

Indra, thy strength is like the mountains high, immovable and great. Agni, thy warmth is like the sun, that giveth life to all the earth.

We call upon you both this day, as did our fathers ages past. They called upon you in their need, and ye did answer and did hear.

The soma floweth; the fire burneth; the prayer riseth up on high. All the divine powers gather here to share in this great sacrifice.

O Indra, wielder of the bolt, thou art the champion of our cause. When all our enemies do rise, thou strikenest them all down.

O Agni, thou art our nearest friend. In every home, in every heart, thou art the sacred fire that burneth always true.

Grant us thy protection now, that we may dwell in peace and safety. Let no misfortune touch our folk. Let health be in our dwellings.

O mighty Indra, give to us the strength to overcome all obstacles. O sacred Agni, give to us the wisdom to see truth and honor it.

When we do gather to make sacrifice, be pleased with what we offer. When we do gather to make prayer, do thou give ear unto our words.

And at the end of all our days, when we must pass beyond the veil, may we dwell with you in that eternal realm, where thy power and thy grace shall shine forever and aye.