O Brahmaṇaspati, fountain of wisdom! From thy boundless mind floweth all knowledge that is worth knowing. Thou art the teacher of the gods and the enlightener of mortals. All wisdom findeth its source in thee.

Thou hast revealed to us the sacred hymns by which the divine may be approached. Thou hast taught us the rituals by which we may commune with the gods. Thou hast shown us the paths by which we may ascend from ignorance to enlightenment. Without thy teaching, we would wander in darkness forever.

The wise ones among mortals are wise because thy Spirit dwelleth within them. They see what others cannot see. They understand what others cannot comprehend. They speak truth where others speak falsehood. They walk the righteous path where others stumble in confusion.

Grant us wisdom, O lord! Open our eyes that we might perceive the truth. Sharpen our intellects that we might grasp the deep mysteries of existence. Let thy light shine within our hearts, dispelling ignorance as dawn dispelleth night.

But wisdom is not thy only gift. Thou art also the giver of wealth. Those who learn thy lessons prosper in all their endeavours. The blessed ones who follow thy guidance find success in their undertakings. Abundance floweth toward those who have won thy favour.

Therefore we beseech thee: grant us both wisdom and wealth. Make us wise in our dealings, that we might avoid folly and sin. Make us prosperous in our labours, that we might have security and comfort. Let thy blessings rest upon us in both realms—the intellectual and the material.

We honour thee as the supreme giver of all good things. Accept our gratitude. Accept our worship. Grant us what we ask.