The Hymns of the Rigveda/Book 1/Hymn 18

1. O BRAHMANAPSATI, make him who presses Soma glorious,
     Even Kaksivan Ausija.
2. The rich, the healer of disease, who giveth wealth, increaseth store,
     The prompt,--may he be with us still.
3. Let not the foeman's curse, let not a mortal's onslaught fall on us
     Preserve us, Brahmanaspati.
4. Ne'er is the mortal hero harmed whom Indra, Brahmanaspati,
     And Soma graciously inspire.
5. Do, thou, O Brahmanaspati, and Indra, Soma, Daksina,
     Preserve that mortal from distress.
6. To the Assembly's wondrous Lord, to Indra's lovely Friend who gives
     Wisdom, have I drawn near in prayer.
7. He without whom no sacrifice, e'en of the wise man, prospers; he
     Stirs up the series of thoughts.
8. He makes the oblation prosper, he promotes the course of sacrifice:
     Our voice of praise goes to the Gods.
9. I have seen Narasamsa, him most resolute, most widely famed,
     As 'twere the Household Priest of heaven.