 न प्रभातं त्वयेच्छामि निशे नक्षत्रभूषणे।।क्रियतां मे दया भद्रे मयाऽयं रचितोऽञ्जलिः। 
 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.  