Garuda

GARUDA

Garuda, godbird of the light,
Sweep down upon the dark of night.
Snatch up the serpent of the shadow,
And bear it to the sunclear height.

Garuda, with your wings like flame,
Swoop down upon the gloomy plain,
Defeat the warriors of night
With your 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, godbird 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!