नक्षत्रभूषणे adorned with stars, भद्रे O auspiciouslooking one, निशे O Night त्वया by you, प्रभातम् dawn, न इच्छामि I do not desire, मे to me, दया kindness, क्रियताम् be done, मया by me, अयम् this, अञ्जलिः with palms folded, रचितः is held.

'O auspiciouslooking Night adorned with stars, I do not wish to see the dawn. O gentle night, be kind to me I pray with folded hands'.