Of this great Bráhman and his wife.

The Wind, the Fire, the Moon on high,

The Earth, the Streams, the circling Sky,

Preserve thee in the wood, true spouse,

Devoted to thy husband's vows.

And O dear Śántá, ne'er neglect

To pay the dues of meek respect

To the great saint, thy husband's sire,

With all observance and with fire.

And, sweet one, pure of spot and blame,