Prithvi Suktam (Bhumi Sukta) — Word-by-Word Meaning

Truth, the vast and mighty cosmic order, sacred vow, austerity, the holy word and sacrifice — these uphold the Earth. May she, the sovereign of what has been and what shall be, make wide room for us. She in whom are the ocean, the rivers and the waters; in whom food and the tilling peoples arose; in whom moves all that breathes and stirs — may that Earth grant us the foremost share. She to whom belong the four quarters, in whom food and the peoples arose, who bears in many forms all that breathes and moves — may that Earth establish us in cattle and in food. The Earth whom the sleepless gods guard ever-watchfully, without negligence — may she yield for us sweet, beloved nourishment, and sprinkle us with splendour. Approach this Mother Earth, the wide-spreading, gracious Earth; soft as wool, a generous maiden — may she guard you from the lap of destruction. Whatever of you, O Earth, I dig up, may it quickly grow again; let me not pierce your vital parts, O cleansing one, nor wound your heart.