āpaḥ sūktam

Waters, you truly are sources of happiness; bestow upon us vitality, great delight, and clear perception.

O Waters, may you share with us that most auspicious essence of yours, like loving mothers (sharing their best with their children).

O Waters, we approach you for that (essence) by which you invigorate those who dwell (on earth). O Waters, you give birth to us (i.e., sustain our lives).

May you divine Waters bring us peace and well-being for drinking. May the auspiciousness that flows in you, flow into us.

O Waters, you are the rulers of precious treasures and sovereigns over people. I ask of you the healing remedy.

Soma told me that within the Waters dwell all healing herbs, and also Agni (fire) who brings universal well-being.

O Waters, filled abundantly with healing herbs, be a protection for my body, so that I may behold the sun for long (live long).

O Waters, wash away from me whatever evil (tendency) is in me, whatever wrong I have committed, whatever curse (I have uttered), or whatever falsehood (I have spoken).

O Waters, today I have come to you; may I merge with your essence. O Waters filled with nourishment, rich with Agni (vitality), come to me—unite me with luster and vigor.