Rig Veda

Mandal - 4 (Part - 4)

HYMN 13 Agni

1

AGNI hath looked, benevolently-minded, on the wealth-giving spring of radiant Mornings.
Come, Asvins, to the dwelling of the pious: Surya the God is rising with his splendour.

2

Savitar, God, hath spread on high his lustre, waving his flag like a spoil-seeking hero.
Their stablished way go Varuna and Mitra, what time they make the Sun ascend the heaven.

3

Him whom they made to drive away the darkness, Lords of sure mansions, constant to their object,
Him who beholds the universe, the Sun-God, seven strong and youthful Coursers carry onward.

4

Spreading thy web with mightiest Steeds thou comest, rending apart, thou God, the black-hued
mantle.
The rays of Surya tremulously shining sink, like a hide, the darkness in the waters.

5

How is it that, unbound and not supported, he falleth not although directed downward?
By what self power moves he? Who liath seen it? He guards the vault of heaven, a close-set pillar.