Pūṣan, O guide of all paths! Thou art the god who dost accompany all travelers. Whether a man doth journey by foot across the mountains or by chariot along the roads, thou art with him. Thy hand doth steady him when he stumbleth. Thy eyes doth guide him when he loseth his way.

O golden-haired one, thy teeth are made of gold, and thy chariot is drawn by goats that are swift and sure-footed! Thou dost ride ahead of every journey, clearing the path and removing obstacles. The wild animals do flee at thy approach. The bandits and the robbers do scatter. The demons that would harm the traveler do flee to their dark hiding places.

Pūṣan, thou art also the protector of herds and flocks! The shepherd doth look to thee to guard his sheep and his goats from predators. The cowherd doth invoke thy name, asking that thou might'st protect his cattle from the wolves and the lions. Thou art the guardian of all that is tame and domesticated.

Yet thou art also kind and generous! The poor man who hath no wealth to offer thee doth still receive thy protection. The widow and the orphan doth find succor in thy care. Thou art the friend of all who are weak and defenseless. Thou speaketh no unkind words. Thou dost accept all who call upon thee.

O Pūṣan, guide us upon our journeys! Stand beside us when we travel! Protect us from all dangers and all evils! Let thy wisdom illuminate our path! Grant us safe passage through all lands! And when we return home, let us come back enriched and blessed by thy companionship!