O Bṛhaspati! Lord of sacred speech! Thou who dwellest among the gods as the priest and the counselor! All wisdom floweth from thy lips; all truth originates from thy understanding!

It is thou who knowest the secret names of all things. When thou speakest, the gods themselves do listen with reverence. It is thou who cutteth through confusion and revealeth the essential truth. It is thou who guideth the sacrifice, ensuring that every word is spoken correctly, every ritual is performed with precision.

Without thee, O Bṛhaspati, even the mightiest gods would lack direction. Indra might hurl his thunderbolt, but what would be the purpose? Agni might blaze with his flames, but what would be the meaning? It is thou who giveth purpose and meaning to all the divine actions.

We mortal priests do call upon thee when we recite the hymns! We invoke thy name when we perform the rituals! Give us, we beseech thee, the power to speak truly and well! Grant us the gift of eloquence! Grant us the wisdom to choose the right words at the right moment!

Thou art the lord of prayer; thou art the master of the sacred word. When we speak thy name, the very heavens do listen. When we recite thy praises, the gods themselves do lean forward to hear.

In thee are embodied all the virtues that we mortals do admire: wisdom, courage, righteousness, eloquence, and strength. Thou art the guardian of truth; thou art the protector of those who seek enlightenment.

Accept our offering, O mighty Bṛhaspati! Listen to our prayers! Guide us with thy wisdom! Make us worthy to approach thy sacred presence! And grant unto us the blessing of thy protection and thy grace!