O Indra and Varuṇa, mighty lords both! To you we lift our supplications, ye who reign supreme in separate but complementary dominions. Indra, thou art the warrior-king of the visible world; Varuṇa, thou art the sovereign of the cosmic order and the waters. Yet together ye form a unity that sustaineth all that exists.

Indra, thou art our champion against the demonic forces that would bring chaos and suffering. With thy thunderbolt thou smitest the asuras; with thy strength thou dost protect the sacrificer and the righteous man. Thou hast slain Vṛtra, that great serpent of drought and obstruction, and released the waters that bring life to all beings.

Varuṇa, thou art the guardian of ṛta, the eternal law by which all things are governed. No lie escapeth thy notice; no breach of oath is hidden from thee. Thou art terrible in thy wrath to the wicked, yet thou art compassionate to those who confess their sins and seek to make amends.

When we call upon you both, we invoke a power that is both terrible and merciful, both fierce and just. Ye are the protectors of the sacrificer who acts with righteous intent. Ye are the enemies of those who work deceit and treachery.

Grant us, we beseech you, that we may dwell secure beneath your protection. May Indra's strength defend us from all external foes, and may Varuṇa's justice lead us ever forward upon the path of truth. Bind us both in covenant and compassion.

Accept our hymn, O mighty pair, and let your combined blessing descend upon us.