Yogananda offers two translations of the ancient Sanskrit Hymn to Brahma: one more literal, the other singable. These are as follows.
LYRICS:
(literal)
Full of transcendental bliss, giving supreme joy
The sole Image of Wisdom
Beyond duality, clear as the heavens
Whose motto is: “Thou Art That”
One, permanent, pure, immovable
The everlasting Seer of all things
Beyond though, free from the three qualities
My good Guru, I bow to Thee.
(singable)
Full of bliss, giving joy transcendent,
Of higher knowledge, the abode,
Dual no more, clear as the heavens,
Known to all as: “Thou art That”.
He is pure, permanent, unmoving,
The everlasting Seer of all,
Far, far beyond qualities and thought,
Guru-Lord, I bow to Thee.
WHEN TO USE THIS SONG:
Use to invoke the help of the Masters or Guru.
SING ALONG:
Devotees from Ananda Sangha interpret the English version of Hymn to Brahma.