O Vastospati, keep the dogs at bay this night! The hounds are restless; they bark at shadows in the darkness. Their howling disturbs the sleep of the righteous; their yelping breaks the peace of the household.

Drive them away, O lord of the dwelling! Send them forth into the darkness beyond! Let not their snarling teeth come near this house! Let not their mad eyes peer through these walls!

The night is long and dark, O Vastospati! The creatures that dwell in shadow come out to hunt. The jackals prowl; the wolves cry out. Yet we are safe, for thou art here!

We sleep in peace knowing that thou watchest over us. The children dream sweet dreams in their beds. The mother rests beside her young. The father sleepeth without fear.

Keep the evil spirits from entering! Keep the curse-bringers from this doorway! Keep the black magic at bay! Let this house be a sanctuary of safety and peace! O Vastospati, gentlest of guardians, watch over us through this long night! Chase away the barking dogs! Let silence and tranquility fill this place!