For this divine birth, we've composed this hymn, rich with gems, sung by eloquent speakers.

This verse is a beautiful invocation, where the poet presents a hymn, crafted with great care and skill, to the divine for the occasion of a new beginning or birth. The hymn is described as 'gem-bestowing,' suggesting it brings blessings and prosperity, and it's made by eloquent speakers, highlighting the power of well-chosen words.

Meter: Gayatri

• A. अयं देवाय जन्मने ayám devā́ya jánmane (8 syllables)
• B. स्तोमो विप्रेभिरासया आसया stómaḥ víprebhiḥ āsayā́ (8 syllables)
• C. अकारि रत्नधातमोः ákāri ratnadhā́tamaḥ (8 syllables)

Those who, with their minds and words, skillfully fashioned the horses and chariots for Indra, and through their actions reached the sacrifice.

This stanza celebrates the creators, likely the Ribhus, who skillfully crafted divine instruments and offerings. They 'carved' or fashioned horses (perhaps symbolizing speed or power) and chariots with their minds, using words and rituals, to reach and please Indra, the king of gods, thereby fulfilling the purpose of sacrifice.

Meter: Gayatri

• A. ये इन्द्राय वचोयुजा yé índrāya vacoyújā (8 syllables)
• B. ततक्षुर्मनसा मनसा हरी tatakṣúḥ mánasā hárī (8 syllables)
• C. शमीभिर्य यज्ञमा आशत śámībhiḥ yajñám āśata (8 syllables)

Crafting a chariot that moved everywhere for the divine twins, they also fashioned a cow that gave abundant milk.

Continuing from the previous verse, this stanza highlights the masterful creations of the Ribhus. They fashioned a swift and versatile chariot for the divine twins, the Nasatyas (Ashvins), and also created a cow that produced abundant nourishment, showcasing their incredible skill in crafting divine objects and beings.

Meter: Gayatri

• A. तक्षन्धेनुं नासत्याभ्यां tákṣan nā́satyābhyām (8 syllables)
• B. परिश्मानं सुखं रथं párijmānam sukhám rátham (8 syllables)
• C. तक्षन्धेनुं धेनुं सबर्दुघां tákṣan dhenúm sabardúghām (8 syllables)

The skilled Ribhus, with true prayers and honest effort, made their parents young again.

This verse praises the Ribhus for their incredible feat of rejuvenation. Possessing true knowledge and unwavering dedication, they were able to restore youth to their parents, demonstrating a profound mastery over time and form, possibly symbolizing spiritual renewal or the revitalizing power of their craft.

Meter: Gayatri

• A. युवाना पितरा पुनः yúvānā pitárā púnar (8 syllables)
• B. सत्यमन्त्रा ऋजूयवः satyámantrāḥ r̥jūyávaḥ (8 syllables)
• C. ऋभवो विष्टिअक्रत अक्रत r̥bhávaḥ viṣṭī́ akrata (8 syllables)

Your exhilarating energies came together with Indra, the Maruts, and the powerful Adityas and kings.

This verse describes a powerful gathering of divine forces. The exhilarating 'drops' (likely referring to Soma-juice or divine energies) arrive together, accompanied by the mighty Indra, the storm gods (Maruts), and the radiant solar deities (Adityas), all led by majestic kings, creating a scene of immense divine power and presence.

Meter: Gayatri

• A. सं वः मदास अग्मतेन्द्रेण sám vaḥ mádāsaḥ agmata (8 syllables)
• B. इन्द्रेण च मरुत्वता índreṇa ca marútvatā (8 syllables)
• C. आदित्येभिः च राजभिः ādityébhiḥ ca rā́jabhiḥ (8 syllables)

And that new vessel, skillfully made by the god Tvashtar, you have fashioned four times.

This verse acknowledges the creation of a new, remarkable drinking vessel, the 'camasa,' crafted by the divine artisan Tvashtar. The verse implies that the listeners or the Ribhus themselves have skillfully made four such vessels, suggesting a replication or enhancement of Tvashtar's original design.

Meter: Gayatri

• A. उत त्यं चमस नव utá tyám camasám návam (8 syllables)
• B. त्वष्टुर् देवस्य निष्कृतं tváṣṭuḥ devásya níṣkr̥tam (8 syllables)
• C. अकर्त चतुरः पुनः ákarta catúraḥ púnar (8 syllables)

Bestow upon us these treasures, and upon the devoted performer of sacrifice, giving each individually, pleased by our praises.

This verse is a plea for blessings and rewards. The speaker asks the divine beings (likely the Ribhus, referred to as 'they') to bestow precious gifts upon them, particularly to the one who performs the sacrifice ('sunvate') 'thrice seven times' (a significant number, possibly indicating devotion or intensity). These gifts are to be given individually, prompted by the worshippers' well-recited praises.

Meter: Gayatri

• A. ते नो रत्नानि धत्तन té naḥ rátnāni dhattana (8 syllables)
• B. त्रिः आ साप्तानि सुन्वते trís ā́ sā́ptāni sunvaté (8 syllables)
• C. एकमेकं सुशस्तिभिः ékam-ekam suśastíbhiḥ (8 syllables)

The performing priests upheld their roles, and through skillful devotion, they secured a share in the sacrifice among the gods.

This verse describes the role of the priests or officiants ('vahnayaḥ') in the sacrificial ritual. They diligently performed their duties ('adhārayanta') and, through their skillful and pious actions ('sukr̥tyayā'), secured a share in the sacrifice for themselves and perhaps for the gods, highlighting the efficacy of devoted participation in sacred rites.

Meter: Gayatri

• A. अधारयन्त वह्नायो ádhārayanta váhnayaḥ (8 syllables)
• B. अभजन्ता सुकृत्यया ábhajanta sukr̥tyáyā (8 syllables)
• C. भागं देवेषु यज्ञियं bhāgám devéṣu yajñíyam (8 syllables)