LET US sing these hymns with skill, so that future ages may hear of these divine generations.
Brahmaṇaspati created these with his hammer and forge, like a blacksmith, In an earlier time of gods, existence came from non-existence.
In the first age of the gods, existence came from non-existence. From there, the regions were born. They sprang from the productive power.
Earth sprang from the productive power, and the regions from the earth. Dakṣa was born from Aditi, and Aditi was Dakṣa's daughter.
For Aditi, O Dakṣa, you who are her daughter, she was born. After her, the blessed gods were born, sharing immortal life.
When you, O gods, stood close together in that deep, close-clasping space, As if you were dancers, from your feet rose a thick cloud of dust.
When, O gods, like Yatis, you caused all existing things to grow, You brought Sūrya forward, who lay hidden in the sea.
Eight sons of Aditi were born from her body, and she took Martanda with her. With seven she met the gods and cast Martanda far away.
So with her seven sons, Aditi went forth to meet the earlier age. She brought Martanda back there to live and die again.