Rig Veda

Book 10, Hymn CLVIII. Sūrya

1. MAY Sūrya guard us out of heaven, and Vāta from the firmament,
And Agni from terrestrial spots.

2 Thou Savitar whose flame deserves hundred libations, be thou pleased:
From failing lightning keep us safe.

3 May Savitar the God, and may Parvata also give us sight;
May the Creator give us sight.

4 Give sight unto our eye, give thou our bodies sight that they may see:
May we survey, discern this world.

5 Thus, Sūrya, may we look on thee, on thee most lovely to behold,
See clearly with the eyes of men.