“ WHAT shall we sing to Rudra, strong, most bounteous, excellently wise, That shall be dearest to his heart? 2. That Aditi may grant the grace of Rudra to our folk, our kine, Our cattle and our progeny; 3. That Mitra and that Varuna, that Rudra may remember us, Yea, all the Gods with one accord. 4. To Rudra Lord of sacrifice, of hymns and balmy medicines, We pray for joy and health and strength. 5. He shines in splendour like the Sun, refulgent as bright gold is he, The good, the best among the Gods. ”