HYMN CLXXXV. Heaven and Earth.

1. WHETHER of these is elder, whether later? How were they born? Who knoweth it, ye
sages?
These of themselves support all things existing: as on a car the Day and Night roll onward.
2 The Twain uphold, though motionless and footless, a widespread offspring having feet and
moving.
Like your own son upon his parents bosom, protect us, Heaven and earth, from fearful
danger.
3 I call for Aditi's unrivalled bounty, perfect, celestial, deathless, meet for worship.
Produce this, ye Twain Worlds, for him who lauds you. Protect us, Heaven and Earth, from
fearful danger.
4 May we be close to both the Worlds who suffer no pain, Parents of Gods, who aid with
favour,
Both mid the Gods, with Day and Night alternate. Protect us, Heaven and Earth, from fearful
danger.
5 Faring together, young, with meeting limits, Twin Sisters lying in their Parents bosom,
Kissing the centre of the world together. Protect us, Heaven and Earth, from fearful danger.
6 Duly I call the two wide seats, the mighty, the general Parents, with the God's protection.
Who, beautiful to look on, make the nectar. Protect us, Heaven and Earth, from fearful
danger.
7 Wide, vast, and manifold, whose bounds are distant,these, reverent, I address at this our
worship,
The blessed Pair, victorious, all-sustaining. Protect us, Heaven and Earth, from fearful
danger.
8 What sin we have at any time committed against the Gods, our friend, our house's chieftain,
Thereof may this our hymn be expiation. Protect us, Heaven and Earth, from fearful danger.
9 May both these Friends of man, who bless, preserve me, may they attend me with their help
and favour.
Enrich the man more liberal than the godless. May we, ye Gods, be strong with food
rejoicing.
10 Endowed with understanding, I have uttered this truth, for all to hear, to Earth and
Heaven.
Be near us, keep us from reproach and trouble. Father and Mother, with your help preserve
us.
11 Be this my prayer fulfilled, O Earth and Heaven, wherewith, Father and Mother, I address
you.
Nearest of Gods be ye with your protection. May we find strengthening food in full
abundance.