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1. OF Savitar the God, the sapient Asura,
we crave this great gift which is worthy of our choice,
Wherewith he freely grants his worshiper defence. This with
his rays the Great God hath vouchsafed to us.
2 Sustainer of the heaven, Lord of the
whole world's life, the Sage, he putteth on his golden-coloured mail.
Clear-sighted, spreading far, filling the spacious realm,
Savitar hath brought forth bliss that deserveth laud.
3 He hath filled full the regions of the
heaven and earth: the God for his own strengthening waketh up the hymn.
Savitar hath stretched out his arms to cherish life,
producing with his rays and lulling all that moves.
4 Lighting all living creatures, neer to be
deceived, Savitar, God, protects each holy ordinance.
He hath stretched out his arms to all the folk of earth,
and, with his laws observed, rules his own mighty course.
5 Savitar thrice surrounding with his
mightiness mid-air, three regions, and the triple sphere of light,
Sets the three heavens in motion and the threefold earth,
and willingly protects us with his triple law.
6 Most gracious God, who brings to life and
lulls to rest, he who controls the world, what moves not and what moves,
May he vouchsafe us shelter, -Savitar the God,- for tranquil
life, with triple bar against distress.
7 With the year's seasons hath Savitar,
God, come nigh: may he prosper our home, give food and noble sons.
May he invigorate us through the days and nights, and may he
send us opulence with progeny.
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