Rig Veda

Mandal - 3 (Part - 3)

HYMN 12 Indra-Agni

1

MOVED, Indra-Agni, by our hymn, come to the juice, the precious dew:
Dr.ink ye thereof, impelled by song.

2

O Indra-Agni, with the man who lauds you comes the wakening rite:
So drink ye both this juice assured.

3

Through force of sacrifice I choose Indra-Agni who love the wise:
With Sorna let these sate them here.

4

Indra and Agni I invoke, joint-victors, bounteous, unsubdued,
Foe-slayers, best to win the spoil.

5

Indra and Agni, singers skilled in melody hymn you, bringing lauds:
I choose you for the sacred food.

6

Indra and Agni, ye cast down the ninety forts which DAsas held,
Together, with one mighty deed.

7

To Indra-Agni eeverent thoughts go forward from the holy task
Along the path of sacred Law.

8

O Indra-Agni, powers are yours, and dwellings and delightful food
Good is your readiness to act.

9

Indra and Agni, in your deeds of might ye deck heaven's lucid realms:
Famed is that hero strength of yours.