Classic Poem

1

Bright Savitri wakes my song,
Morning lays to him belong; —
For he brings to sons of men
Corn and kine and wealth of grain; —
May he send his blessings fair,
Gifts and favours rich and rare!

2

Shining One! To Gods in heaven
Life immortal thou hast given, —
Unto men upon the earth
Granted mortals' humbler birth, —
Ray of life succeeding ray
As the day succeedeth day!

3

Spirit of the rising sun!
Deeds of darkness we have done,
And to pride and passion given
Sinned against the Gods in heaven;
Make us sinless of each stain,
Pure in sight of Gods and men!

4

All-pervading Lord of Light,
Universe-embracing Might!
From thy rosy hands are given
Tints on earth and lights in heaven;
Fixed thy law, thy purpose sure,
And thy mighty works endure!

5

On each lofty hill and glade
Home for Bright Ones thou hast made,
In the green and fertile vale
Mortals by thy mandate dwell,
Gods and men thy power attest,
Universe obeys thy hest!

6

Rich libations thrice we pour
For thy favours' endless store;
Mighty Indra, Earth and Sky,
Sindhu's streams that seaward hie,
Sons of Aditi the blest,
Grant us shelter, peace, and rest!