GARUDA

GARUDA

Garuda, god bird of the light,
Sweep down upon the dark of night.
Snatch up the serpent of the shadow,
And bear it to the sun-clear height.

Garuda, with your wings like flame,
Swoop down upon the gloomy plain,
Defeat the warriors of night.
With your swift arrow rays of light.

Sing of the light,
Sing of clear sight,
Praise to the sun,
The clear – shining one.

Spread your wide wings
Like far – reaching seeing,
Knowing all things
To the depths of their being.

Garuda, god-bird of the sun,
Tell us that the dawn has come,
Banish all the mists of night
With your wings of dazzling light!

Garuda, with your shining flight,
Bring us all the gift of sight!