HYMN XLIII
In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
Whither men versed in Brahma go, with fervour and the cleans-
ing rite,
Thither let Agni lead me, let Agni give me intelligence, All hail
to Agni!
Whither etc.
Thither let Vayu lead me, let Vayu vouchsafe me vital breath.
All hail to Vayu!
Whither, etc.
Thither let Surya lead me, let Surya vouchsafe me power of
sight. All hail to Surya
Whither, etc.
Thither let Chandra lead me, let Chandra vouchsafe me intellect.
All hail to Chandra!
Whither, etc.
Thither let Soma lead me, let Soma vouchsafe me vital sap. All
hail to Soma!
Whither, etc.
Thither let Indra lead me, let Indra bestow upon me power. All
hail to Indra!
Whither, etc.
Thither, let Waters lead me, let the Waters give me deathless
life. All hail to Waters!
Whither, etc.
Thither let Brahma lead me, let Brahma give Brahma unto me.
All hail to Brahma!