By the power of divine intention, the chariot of the radiant Sun is thus arranged. It is by this purposeful design that the glorious god Taraṇi, the Sun, moves swiftly across the sky. At the fixed point of Dhruva, the celestial pole star, two luminous rays revolve, much like the pair of wheels upon the chariot. The ends of the chariot’s axle are established on its southern side, and both these rays faithfully follow Dhruva as it turns in its eternal course. Just as a rope tied to a stake may turn in every direction, so too do these rays, as the chariot revolves towards the south, trace out great circles in the heavens. Held firmly by Dhruva, the two rays guide the Sun along his path. Within the embrace of these rays, the Sun himself moves, ever forming circles as he journeys. When, for a moment, he is released by Dhruva, it is by these very rays again that the Sun is propelled, moving rapidly and traversing his circles with unstoppable force. Upon this celestial chariot, many divine beings have their station. Gandharvas and Apsarases, chiefs among the celestials, serpents, and Rākṣasas all have their place. Among them are Dhātā, Aryaman, Pulastya, Pulaha, and the great Prajāpati. Rathakṛt and Rathaujā, and the Yakṣas are also present. Rakṣa, Heti, Praheti, and the Yātudhānas are mentioned as well. Mitra and Varuṇa, along with the sage Atri, are named among these illustrious ones. Two Rākṣasas are known, as is the formidable Pauruṣeya weapon. Rathacitra and Nāgasākṣaka, too, are counted in this assembly. Again, other deities are said to dwell within the Sun. Elāpatra, a mighty serpent, and both Śaṅkhapālas reside there. The renowned Pramlocā and Anumlocā are also present. This entire host dwells in the Sun, belonging both to the sky and to the celestial regions. Among them are Parjanya, Pūṣā, Bhāradvāja, and Gautama. Viśvācī and Ghṛtācī, both radiant and marked by auspiciousness, are included as well. Ścenajit, Suṣeṇa, Senī, and Grāmaṇī are among those who reside in the Sun during the sacred months of Āśvina and Kārtika. Aṃśa and Bhaga, Kaśyapa and Kratu, Citrāsena the Gandharva and Ūrṇāyu, Tārkṣa and Ariṣṭanemi, Senānī and Grāmaṇī, Sahe and Sahasya—all these dwell in the Sun’s presence. Tvaṣṭā, Viṣṇu, Jāmadagnya, and Viśvāmitra also have their place there, as do the Gandharva Dhṛtarāṣṭra and Sūryavarcas. Yajñāpetam and Viśyāta, the foremost among Rākṣasas, are present. The eminent sages Tapas and Tapasyā dwell as well in the Sun. It is Savitar, the divine inspirer, who causes the turning of day and night, O twice-born. These deities and sages are arranged in twelve and seven groups, each with their own domain and duty. The sages praise the Sun with hymns of their own composition. Those who are Grāmaṇīs, Yakṣas, and Bhūtas assemble together for the gathering of offerings. The Vālakhilya sages surround the Sun at both his setting and his rising, ever vigilant. All this is conducted according to righteousness, according to propriety, according to truth, and according to strength—the eternal order by which the Sun moves and the universe is sustained.