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1. On the forward road of the roads hath Pūshan been born, on the forward road of heaven, on the forward road of the earth; unto both the dearest stations, both hither and yon, goeth he, foreknowing.

2. Pūshan knows throughout all these places; he shall conduct us by that which is most free from fear; giving well-being, glowing, preserving heroes, let him go before unremitting, foreknowing.

3. O Pūshan, in thy sphere (vratá) may we at no time soever be harmed; thy praisers are we here.

4. Let Pūshan place about his right hand in front; let him drive back to us what is lost; may we be united with what is lost.

 

1. The breast of thine that is unfailing (?), that is kindly, that is favorable, easy of invocation, that is very liberal, with which thou gainest