The Sacred Prayer, ‘gayatri' Poem by Ananta Madhavan

From ancient times, Hindus have recited an auspicious
Morning Prayer in Sanskrit (called a ‘Mantra') , addressed
to the Creator. At the request of a British friend,
I rendered it in English in 1972.

My verse is given below.


Auspicious ‘Om', our sacred call
To the Resplendent Savitr, the Sun,
The inspiring power of all Creation!
We beseech You:

Let us dwell in the radiance
Of that guiding effulgence
That is our light and intellect.