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Rejoice, O Viśvedevas! Rejoice at the sacrifice that hath been made! Come ye all and partake of the Soma and the butter!

We have gathered together, the priests and the worshippers. Our hearts are as one. Our voices do cry out together unto the heavens. Surely ye must hear us, O mighty ones!

We have not come here with wicked intent. We have not come here seeking to deceive. We come with open hearts and with sincere devotion. We come asking for blessing and for aid.

The sacrificial fire doth burn brightly. The smoke doth rise upward, carrying our prayers to the highest heavens. See how the flames do dance! See how the butter doth melt and drip upon the fire!

All of this do we offer unto you, O Viśvedevas. Not because we think that we can buy your favor, but because we wish to show our gratitude and our respect.

Come down from the heavens! Manifest your presence in this sacred place! Let us feel your blessing! Let us know that our prayers have been heard!

And then go forth from here to be among all creatures. Bless the poor and the lonely. Protect the innocent and the weak. Guide all people toward the way of truth and righteousness.

O Viśvedevas, we praise you! We honor you! We do give ourselves unto you! Accept our worship, and grant unto us thy perpetual care!