गत्वोत्तसयणं तेजो रसानुद्धृत्य रश्मिभिः। दक्षिणायनमावृत्तो महीं वर्षति वारिणा
He went to Uttasayana, drew up the vital essences with his rays, and, turning toward the southern path, rained water upon the earth.
क्षेत्रभूते ततस्तस्मिन्नोषधीरोषधीयतिः। रवेस्तेजः समुद्धृत्य जनयामास वारिणा
Then, as the earth became a field, the herbs and plants, drawing up the sun’s energy, began to grow, nourished by the water.
निषिक्तश्चन्द्रतेजोभिः सूयते जगतो रविः। ओषध्यः षड्रसा मेध्यास्तदन्नं प्राणिनां भुवि
Moistened by the moon’s essence, the sun produces for the world the six-flavored, pure plants, which become the food of living beings on earth.
एवं भानुमयं ह्यन्नं भूतानां प्राणधारणम्। नाथोऽयं सर्वभूतानां तस्मात्तं शरणं व्रज
Thus, food is truly born of the sun and sustains the lives of creatures; he is the protector of all beings, so take refuge in him.
राजानो हि महात्मानो योनिकर्मविशोधिताः। उद्धरन्ति प्रजाः सर्वास्तप आस्थाय पुष्कलम्
Indeed, great-souled kings, purified by their birth and deeds, have always rescued all their people by firmly embracing austerity.
भौमेन कार्तवीर्येण वैन्येन नहुषेण च। तपोयोगसमाधिस्थैरुद्धृता ह्यापदः प्रजाः
By the power of austerity and yoga, Kartavirya of the earth, Vainya, and Nahuṣa, steadfast in concentration, delivered their people from calamities.
तथा त्वमपि धर्मात्मन्कर्मणा च विशोधितः। तप आस्थाय धर्मेण द्विजातीन्भर भारत
In the same way, O righteous one, purified by your actions, take up austerity in accordance with dharma and support the twice-born, O descendant of Bharata.
एवमुक्तस्तु धौम्येन तत्कालसदृशं वचः। ततस्त्वध्यापयामास मन्त्रं सर्वार्थसाधकम्। अष्टाक्षरं परं मन्त्रमार्तस्य सततं प्रियम्
Thus addressed by Dhaumya with words suited to the time, he then taught him a mantra that accomplishes all aims, the supreme eight-syllabled mantra, ever dear to those in distress.
[विप्रत्यागसमाधिस्थः संयतात्मा दृढव्रतः। धर्मराजो विशुद्धात्मा तप आतिष्ठदुत्तमम् ।।]
[Firm in his vow, self-restrained, and established in the meditation of renunciation, the righteous king, pure in heart, undertook supreme austerity.]
पुष्पोपहारैर्बलिभिरर्चयित्वा दिवाकरम्। सोऽवगाह्य जलं राजा देवस्याभिमुखोऽभवत्
Having worshipped the Sun with offerings of flowers and oblations, the king entered the water and stood facing the deity.
गाङ्गेयं वार्युपस्पृश्य प्राणायामेन तस्थिवान्। [शुचिः प्रयतवाग्भूत्वा स्तोत्रमारब्धवांस्ततः
Having touched water, the son of Ganga stood firm, controlling his breath; pure, with restrained speech, he then began the hymn.
त्वं भानो जगतश्चक्षुस्त्वमात्मा सर्वदेहिनाम्। त्वं योनिः सर्वभूतानां त्वमाचारः क्रियावतां
You, O shining one, are the eye of the world; you are the soul of all embodied beings. You are the source of all creatures; you are the conduct of those who act.
त्वं गतिः सर्वसाङ्ख्यानां योगिनां त्वं परायणम्। अनावृतार्गलद्वारं त्वं गतिस्त्वं मुमुक्षताम्
You are the goal of all who seek knowledge; you are the supreme refuge of yogis. With doors unbarred and unobstructed, you are the path for those who seek liberation.
त्वया संधार्यते लोकस्त्वया लोकः प्रकाश्यते। त्वयापवित्रीक्रियते निर्व्याजं पाल्यते त्वया
By you the world is sustained; by you the world is illumined. By you it is purified, and without deceit, by you it is protected.
त्वामुपस्थाय काले तु ब्राह्मणा वेदपारगाः। स्वशाखाविहितैर्मन्त्रैरर्चन्त्यृषिगणार्चित
At the proper time, brahmins learned in the Vedas worship you with mantras prescribed by their own branch, as do hosts of sages.
तव दिव्यं रथं यान्तमनुयान्ति वरार्थिनः। सिद्धचारणगन्धर्वा यक्षगुह्यकपन्नगाः
Those who desire boons follow your divine chariot as you proceed—siddhas, charanas, gandharvas, yakshas, guhyakas, and serpents.
त्रयस्त्रिंशच्च वै देवास्तथा वैमानिका गणाः। सोपेन्द्राः समहेन्द्राश्च त्वामिष्ट्वासिद्धिमागताः
The thirty-three gods, and the hosts of celestial beings, with Indra and Upendra, having worshipped you, have attained success.
उपयान्त्यर्चयित्वा तु त्वां वै प्राप्तमनोरथाः। दिव्यमन्दारमालाभिस्तूर्णं विद्याधरोत्तमाः
Having worshipped you and obtained their heart's desire, the foremost vidyadharas swiftly approach you with divine mandara garlands.
गुह्याः पितृगणाः सप्त ये दिव्या ये च मानुषाः। ते पूजयित्वा त्वामेव गच्छन्त्याशु प्रधानताम्
The secret hosts of ancestors, both the seven divine and the human, having worshipped you alone, quickly attain preeminence.
वसवो मरुतो रुद्रा ये च साध्या मरीचिपाः। वालखिल्यादयः सिद्धाः श्रेष्ठत्वं प्राणिनां गताः
The Vasus, Maruts, Rudras, Sadhyas, Maricipas, and the perfected ones beginning with the Valakhilyas, have attained supremacy among beings.
सब्रह्मकेषु लोकेषु सप्तस्वप्यखिलेषु च। न तद्भूतमहं मन्ये यदर्कादतिरिच्यते
In all the seven worlds, including those of Brahma, I do not think there is any being that surpasses the sun.
सन्ति चान्यानि सत्वानिवीर्यवन्ति महान्ति च। न तु तेषां तथा दीप्तिः प्रभावो वायथा तव
There are other beings, powerful and great, but none have such radiance or might as you.
ज्योतीषित्वयि सर्वाणि त्वं सर्वज्योतिषां पतिः। त्वयिसत्त्वं च सत्त्वं च सर्वेभावाश्च सात्त्विकाः
In you is all light; you are the lord of all luminaries. In you is all being and all goodness; all sattvic beings exist in you.
त्वत्तेजसा कृतंचक्रं सुनाभं विश्वकर्मणा। देवारीणां मदो येन नाशितः शार्ङ्गधन्वना
By your energy, the wheel with fine spokes was fashioned by Vishvakarman, by which the pride of the gods' enemies was destroyed by the wielder of Sharnga.
त्वमादायांशुभिस्तेजो निदाघे सर्वदेहिनाम्। सर्वौषधिरसानां च पुनर्वर्षासु मुञ्चसि
In summer, you draw forth the energy of all embodied beings with your rays, and in the rains you release it again for all the essences of plants.
तपन्त्यन्ते दहन्त्यन्ये गर्जन्त्यन्ये तथा घनाः। विद्योतन्ते प्रवर्षन्ति तव प्रावृषि रश्मयः
At the end, some burn, others scorch, and others thunder—so do the clouds; your rays flash, thunder, and pour down in the rainy season.
न तथा सुखयत्यग्निर्न प्रावारा न कम्बलाः। शीतवातार्दितं लोकं यथा तव मरीचयः
Neither fire, nor cloaks, nor blankets bring such comfort to those afflicted by cold and wind as do your rays.
त्रयोदशद्वीपवतीं गोभिर्भासयसे महीम्। त्रयाणामपि लोकानां हितायैकः प्रवर्तसे
With your rays you illumine the earth with its thirteen islands; for the welfare of the three worlds, you alone act.
तव यद्युदयो न स्यादन्धं जगदिदं भवेत्। न च धर्मार्थकामेषु प्रवर्तेरन्मनीषिणः
If your rising did not occur, this world would be plunged in darkness, and the wise would not engage in righteousness, wealth, or desire.
आधानपशुबन्धेष्टिमन्त्रयज्ञतपःक्रियाः। त्वत्प्रसादादवाप्यन्ते ब्रह्मक्षत्रविशां गणैः
The rites of consecration, animal sacrifice, sacrificial offerings, mantras, sacrifices, and austerities are accomplished by the groups of Brahmins, Kshatriyas, and Vaishyas only through your grace.