The golden seed stirred in the first beginning.
Born was the lord of all that came to be—he alone was.
He upholdeth earth and the heavens alike.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

Who is the giver of breath, the bringer of might, whose will is heeded by all, yea, even the gods bow to his word?

His shade is death, his shade is life without end.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

He it was who reigned o’er all that breathe and move, who alone by his greatness stood above all.

He is the lord of all that walk on two legs or four.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

His are the snow-crowned hills in their stately hush, his the sea and the river that run with the world.

His are the far bounds of the sky, his the height and the deep.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

By his hand were heaven and earth made strong; by his might was the sun set firm, the sky made steady; he marked the middle air, and meted its reach.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

To him looked the twin hosts, heaven and earth, in their fear, held firm by his help, though their hearts did tremble— they, on whom the sun now shineth.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

When the high waters drew near, bearing all in their womb, and brought forth the fire from their depth, then came forth alone the life of the gods.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

He saw the waters by his greatness alone, bearing within them the seed of the rite and birth of the flame.

He, the god of gods, stood alone.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

Let him bring us no harm—he, the begetter of earth, he who by sure foundations did bring forth the sky, he who brought forth the bright and towering waters.
Who is the god to whom we should bring our gift and honor?

O Prajāpati—none beside thee hath held all this in thine embrace.
May that which we seek in our worship be given, that we might be lords of wealth and grace