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Plain text of Book 5, Hymn 1

1 He who with special plans and deathless spirit hath ever been,

As the sun that shines upholds the days, so the Pure of life, the Supporter, bears the Three worlds.

2 He who first established the holy statutes makes, after, many beauteous forms and figures.

He understands the word when yet unspoken.

5 By holy wisdom I, a sage, O Lord of the broad path, offer to Thee this lofty adoration.

6 Seven are the pathways which the wise have fashioned: to one of these may come the troubled mortal.

On sure ground where the ways are parted standeth Life's Pillar in the dwelling of the Highest.

7 Working, I go my way; life, spirit, bodies have gone gladly thither.

Aye, God the Mighty also gives His gift of treasure as when the worshipper meets with power.

8 O God, let them see Thy revelations: display the wondrous shapes of times to follow.

9 Let us exalt the gracious Friend, the Mighty, the Giver of strength.

We have told Him the marvels sung by poets. The utterance of heaven and earth is truthful.