1 In all the worlds That was the best and highest, whence the Mighty One of splendid valour.

He overcomes His foemen, and those rejoice in Him who put their trust in Him.

2 Grown mighty in His strength, with ample vigour, He as a foe strikes fear into the wicked,

Eager to win the breathing and the breathless: All sang Thy praise in worship and in offering.

3 All concentrate on Thee their mental vigour.

4 If verily in every war the sages joy and exult in Thee who winnest treasures,

With mightier power, strong God, extend Thy firmness: let not the malevolent harm us.

5 Proudly we put our trust in Thee in battles, when we behold great wealth the prize of combat.

With my words I pray that Thy help go forward with us.

6 Thou in that house, the highest or the lowest, which Thy protection guards, bestowest riches.

Establish the earth, and bring full many deeds to their completion.

7 Praise in the height Him who hath many pathways, courageous, strongest.

Through strength He shows Himself of ample power: He fights and conquers.

8 Brihaddiva, the foremost of seekers of light, hath made these holy prayers in praise of God the Mighty.

Free Lord, He rules the mighty fold of cattle, and all the billowy waters.

9 Thus hath Brihaddiva, the great teacher, spoken in praise of God.