Among punishers I am the Sceptre ; among those who seek victory, I am Statesmanship ; and also among secrets, I am Silence ; and I am the Knowledge among knowers.

daṃḍaḥ = punishment; damayatāṃ = of all means of suppression; asmi = I am; nītiḥ = morality; asmi = I am; jigiṣatāṃ = of those who seek victory; maunaṃ = silence; ca = and; eva = also; asmi = I am; guhyānāṃ = of secrets; jñānaṃ = knowledge; jñānavatāṃ = of the wise; ahaṃ = I am.;