1 Now must we praise and honour God the Light-giver: at this time of the day the men must call to Him, Him who distributes wealth to Manu's progeny, that He may grant us here riches most excellent.

2 For Thou at first producest for the righteous the noblest of all portions, immortality: thereafter as a gift to men, O God, Thou openest existence, life succeeding life.

3 If we, men as we are, have sinned against Thee through want of thought, in weakness, or through insolence, absolve us from the guilt and make us free from sin, O God, alike among both angels and men.

4 None may impede that power of God the Light-giver whereby He will maintain the universal world. What the fair-fingered God brings forth on earth's expanse or in the height of heaven, that work of His stands sure.

5 To lofty hills Thou sendest those whom the Mighty One leads, and givest fixed abodes with houses unto these. However they may fly and draw themselves apart, still, O God, they stand obeying Thy behest.

6 May the gifts offered for Thy sake thrice daily, day after day, O God, bring us blessing. May God, who made heaven and earth, the river with the waters, the Boundless One with the Sustainers, give us shelter.