Heaven's bounteous Daughter has come once again, and all eyes behold the Dawn in her shining. She has mounted her chariot, empowered by its own impulse and drawn by its team of well-yoked horses.

Rig Veda VII, 78, 4

Awaking, we greet you with confident minds, we and our nobles who furnish the oblations. Show yourselves favorable, O Dawns, as you arise and protect us forever with your blessings!

Rig Veda VII, 78, 5

Here comes the Sun beneficent! His gaze rests upon all Men, on all Men his blessing. The God, the eye of Mitra and Varuna, has rolled up darkness like a scroll of parchment.

Rig Veda VII, 63, 1

The Inspirer of all Men advances, the Sun, displaying his mighty shimmering banner. Now he will turn again the chariot wheel which, harnessed to the shaft, the sun-horse pulls.

Rig Veda VII, 63, 2

Emerging resplendent from the bosom of the mornings, he ascends, heart's delight of all the singers. This is the God I hail as Vivifier! He never infringes the Order's harmony.

Rig Veda VII, 63, 3