Brahmaṇaspati

What do Pūṣan, Brahmaṇaspati, and all the gods bear and sustain?

The viliptyā, O Bṛhaspati, and the sūtavaśā cow — these one should give to the Brahmins, he who desires prosperity.

He who regards her as a barren animal and cooks the vaśā cow in his house — Bṛhaspati will make even his sons and grandsons become beggars.

Now indeed Brahmaṇaspati speaks the mantra worthy of recitation — in which Indra, Varuṇa, Mitra, and Aryaman, the gods, have made their dwelling places.

Speak with continuous praise toward Brahmaṇaspati, whom one desires to see, like Agni, like Mitra.

Rise up, O Brahmaṇaspati — we the god-seeking ones implore you.

With a verse I invoke the Maruts, Brahmaṇaspati, and the gods — the most excellent protection.

Let Brahmaṇaspati go forward;

May Tvaṣṭṛ, Parjanya, and Brahmaṇaspati protect our divine speech.