Hymn To Goodness Earth (Bhu)

HYMN TO GODDESS EARTH (BHU)

This vedic hymn is in accord with the Rio Dejaneiro Declaration on Environment and Development of the United Nations Conference and the Earth Charter.            –Editor

The Earth Goddess is sustained by the light of knowledge,
Bhrama Gnanis, the Vedas, chastity (Pativrathya) of
women, Satyam of Satyavadins, the dan of danis,
the dharmic actions of Dharmasheelas.

Oh, Thou Goddess! Thou beareth the mighty seas and rivers,
Thou art the giver of food for all living creatures;
Thou art our mother.
Thy rivers flow eternally without rest for all creatures, day and night,
Oh! Mother Earth! Make us pure!
Thou art Our Mother, We are your Children;
The rain God is our Father, Bless us with Thy grace.
Thou art the birth place of Agni, God of Fire
which is found in your bowels, in water,
in rocks, in nature, in men and other living creatures.
Mother! Let not cruel men dig deep trenches,
into you and dot you with scars,
bruise and crucify you.
Oh! Mother! Thou art the repository of
Shantham, Sugandha and Sukham.
Thy ample breasts are blessed with Life-­giving milk for babes.
Thou emit sweet fragrance in all directions,
Thou art the spirit of Shanthi,
we pray for your benediction.

(Free rendering of a few hymns of Bhu Sukhti from the Atharvana Veda)