The brilliant child by night and through the darkness,

Shouts for the cows[[47]] from far, above his mothers.

3.

Then knowing well the highest place in heaven,

As Vishnu, he, when born, protects the third place[[48]].

And when their milk[[49]] has in his mouth been offered,

They sing to him with one accord their praises.

4.

And then the mothers, bringing food, approach him,

They bring him viands and they watch his increase;