1 First the Radiant One sprang to life from out of heaven: the second time from us came the Knower of all that is born. Thirdly the Manly-souled was in the waters. The pious laud and kindle him the Eternal.

2 We know thy three powers in three stations, we know thy forms in many a place divided.

We know what name supreme thou hast in secret: we know the source from which thou hast proceeded.

3 The Manly-souled lit thee in sea and waters, man's Viewer lit thee in the breast of heaven,

There as thou stoodest in the third high region the Steers increased thee in the water's bosom.

4 He roared out, like the thunder of heaven: he licked the ground about the plants he flickered.

At once, when born, he looked around enkindled, and lightened heaven and earth within with splendour.

5 The spring of glories and support of riches, rouser of thoughts and guardian of the offering,

Good Son of Strength, a King amid the waters, in forefront of the Dawns he shines enkindled.

6 Germ of the world, ensign of all creation, he sprang to life and filled the earth and heavens.

Even the firm rock he cleft when passing over, when the Five Tribes brought devotion.

7 So among mortals was the Radiant One stablished as holy, wise and willing envoy.

He waves the red smoke that he lifts above him, striving to reach the heavens with radiant lustre.

8 Like gold to look on, far he shone refulgent, beaming imperishable life for glory.

9 Whoso this day, O Lord whose flames are lovely, prepares a cake mixed with butter for the poor,

Lead thou and further him to higher fortune, to bliss bestowed by the righteous, O thou Most Youthful.

10 Endow him with a share of glory, at every song of praise sung forth enrich him.

Dear let him be to the people, pre-eminent with son and children's children.

11 While day by day men pay thee worship they win themselves all treasures worth the wishing.

Allied with thee, eager and craving riches, they have disclosed the stable filled with cattle.

12 The Friend of men, the keeper of the offering, hath been lauded by the seers.

We will invoke benignant Earth and Heaven: give us wealth with hero children.