Rig Veda

Mandal - 4 (Part - 4)

HYMN 11 Agni

1

THY blessed majesty, victorious Agni, shines brightly in the neighbourhood of Surya.
Splendid to see, it shows even at nighttime, and food is fair to look on in thy beauty.

2

Agni, disclose his thought for him who singeth, the well, Strong God! while thou art praised with
fervour.
Vouchsafe to us that powerful hymn, O Mighty, which, Radiant One! with all the Gods thou lovest.

3

From thee, O Agni, springs poetic wisdom, from thee come thoughts and hymns of praise that
prosper;
From thee flows wealth, with heroes to adorn it, to the true-hearted man who gives oblation.

4

From thee the hero springs who wins the booty, bringer of help, mighty, of real courage.
From thee comes wealth, sent by the Gods, bliss-giving; Agni, from thee the fleet impetuous charger.

5

Immortal Agni, thee whose voice is pleasant, as first in rank, as God, religious mortals
Invite with hyrnns; thee who removest hatred, Friend of the Home, the household's Lord, unerring.

6

Far from us thou removest want and sorrow, far from us all ill-will when thou protectest.
Son of Strength, Agni, blest is he at evening, whom thou as God attendest for his welfare.