When she descended down from the Heaven
She has acquired the luster of stars, and
Spread over to all quarters of the world!
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When she spread over to all quarters,
She has covered all beings with her luster,
And caused loss to darkness over the earth!
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The goddess of night has accepted
The goddess of dawn as her sister, and
Both chased away the darkness with their luster!
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When the goddess of night kisses our eyes
Just as a bird in the nest we take rest;
May this goddess be a benefactress to all beings!
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These hamlets fall under the spell of silence
These beasts and birds are dreaming in their sleep
Even the hills, trees and streams are quiet in silence!
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O Night! Send those wolves far away from us!
O Night! Send those thieves far away from us!
Shall you be auspicious in a special way for us!
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Here, I see the darkness in her black sapphire attire
She is concealing many things from our view
Dawn! Clear all my debts and send her far away from me!
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O Night! Thou art a Maiden of Heaven! Fare well to Thee!
As thou art leaving this place, thou may accept this hymn
As a beautiful garland of lilies to adorn thy breast!
Dt.28.04.2010.
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* This is my translation to Rig-Vedic hymn "Ratri Sukta"
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