THE CREATOR.
This hymn consists of nine verses. Only the first three are given below in translation. They explain the sublime idea that all the different gods are only the different names of the One God, that all the powers of Nature are the manifestations of the One Power.
1.
OUR Father at creation’s birth Made the sky and made the earth. The broad earth mingled with the sky, In watery form they both did lie. His mighty hand the heavens then lifted high, And stretched the limits of the earth and sky.
2.
The All-Creator, He is great, He shaped all things in every state, Above all creatures,—mighty King,— He sees and holds up everything. Higher than where the stars of Great Bear shine,— Great King of all!—a loftier seat is Thine!
3.
He our Father! He our King! Whose hand created everything, Whose world-pervading eye surveys The world’s far limits,—ends of space! The names of many gods and powers He bears, But He is One! To Him ascend our prayers!
Rig Veda, X. 82.