Sing the praise of the Sun, who journeyeth across the sky in his golden chariot. From the eastern horizon he riseth with splendor, and all creatures do awake at his coming. His rays illuminate the world and banish the darkness.
The Sun is the eye of Mitra and of Varuṇa, through which they survey all the deeds of mortals. No secret hideth from his all-seeing gaze; no falsehood escapeth his observation. He knoweth all things; he seeth all things.
Swift is his course across the heavens. From the moment of his rising until his setting, he halteth not. Like a great eagle soaring through the sky, he maintaineth his ancient path, day after day, without weariness.
His light is like unto gold poured forth; his brilliance is like unto flame. The rays that descend from him are like spears of light, piercing the clouds and reaching unto the farthest corners of the earth. Nothing escapeth his illumination.
O Sun, destroyer of darkness, we praise thee. Thou drivest away the shadow that hideth evil; thou revealest the truth of all things. By thy light do we see the way before us; by thy warmth do we live and grow strong.
When thou sinkest below the horizon, the world is plunged into darkness. The creatures of the night emerge; the stars come forth in multitude. But lo, thou returnest with the dawn, and once more the world is clothed in light.
The eye of the heavens, the lamp of the sky—unto thee we lift our voices in praise. Hear our hymn and be gladdened. We honor thy majesty and thy power; we acknowledge thy sovereignty over all that liveth.
All evil fleeth before thy light; all sickness is healed by thy warmth; all despair is vanquished by thy presence. Thou art the friend of the righteous, the enemy of the wicked. By thy judgment all things are revealed as they truly are.
O Sun, grant us thy blessings. Keep us in health; keep us in strength. Guide us in our journeys; protect us from harm. Let thy light shine upon our fields, that the harvest may be abundant and the people may be fed.
As thou dost complete thy circuit of the heavens, so too shall we complete our days in peace and contentment. At evening, when thou setteth, we shall rest without fear. At dawn, when thou riseth again, we shall rise with thee and rejoice.