As the sun riseth in the east, so doth Uṣas, the dawn, illuminate all things. She cometh with her chariot drawn by red steeds, bringing warmth and life-giving light to every corner of the world.

Thou art ever young, O goddess, though countless ages have passed since thy first arising. Thou art ever joyful, though thy task be endless and without respite. Each morning thou bringest renewal; each dawn thou bestowest fresh opportunity upon all living things.

The animals stir in their lairs at thy coming. The plants stretch forth their leaves to receive thy warmth. The waters of the rivers and the seas do sparkle with thy reflection. All creation doth respond to thy approach with gladness and celebration.

We praise thee for thy constancy, O Uṣas! For never dost thou fail, never dost thou become weary of thy sacred work. Through storm and through fair weather, through winter's bitter cold and summer's blazing heat, thou art ever faithful to thy duty.

Grant us, we pray, that we may greet each new day with hearts as fresh and grateful as thy own. Let us rise with thee from the couch of night and embrace the tasks that await us. Give us strength to labor in thy light, and wisdom to use the hours thou givest us with purpose and righteousness.

O beautiful maiden of the dawn! O radiant opener of the heavens! Accept our morning hymn and bless us with thy favor.