Rig Veda

Mandal - 3 (Part - 3)

HYMN 11 Agni

1

AGNI is Priest, the great High Priest of sacrifice, most swift in act:
He knows the rite in constant course.

2

Oblation-bearer, deathless, well inclined, an eager messenger,
Agni comes nigh us with the thought.

3

Ensign of sacrifice from of old, Agni well knoweth with his thought
To prosper this man's aim and hope.

4

Agni, illustrious from old time, the Son of Strength who knows all life,
The Gods have made to their Priest.

5

Infallible is Agni, he who goes before the tribes of men,
A chariot swift and ever new.

6

Strength of the Gods which none may harm, subduing all his enemies,
Agni is mightiest in fame.

7

By offering sacred food to him the mortal worshipper obtains.
A home from him whose light makes pure.

8

From Agni, by our hymns, may we gain all things that bring happiness,
Singers of him who knows all life.

9

O Agni, in our deeds of might may we obtain all precious things:
Tle Gods are centred all in thee.