। ॥ १ ॥
In plain words
At dawn, the Māgadha bards sing auspicious songs — wake at once, wake, wake. With sidelong glances moist with compassion beyond measure, make this world happy, O Jagadambā.
Close to the Sanskrit
At dawn, with the auspicious songs of the Māgadha bards — instantly awake, awake, awake! With glances from the corner of the eye, moist with measureless compassion, make this world happy, O Jagadambā.