Rig Veda

Mandal - 8 (Part - 8)

HYMN 38 Indra-Agni

1

YE Twain are Priests of sacrifice, wmners in war and holy works:
Indra and Agni, mark this well.

2

Ye bounteous riders on the car, ye Vrtra-slayers unsubdued:
Indra and Agni, mark this well.

3

The men with pressing-stones have pressed this meath of yours which gives delight:
Indra, and Agni, mark this well.

4

Accept our sacrifice for weal, sharers of praise! the Soma shed:
Indra and Agni, Heroes, come.

5

Be pleased with these libations which attract you to our sacred gifts
Indra and Agni, Heroes, come.

6

Accept this eulogy of mine whose model is the Gayatri:
Indra and Agni, Heroes, Come.

7

Come with the early-faring Gods, ye who are Lords of genuine wealth:
Indra-Agni, to the Soma-draught

8

Hear ye the call of Atris, hear Syavasva as he sheds the juice:
Indra-Agni to the Soma-draught

9

Thus have I called you to our aid as sages called on you of old:
Indra-Agni to the Soma draught!

10

Indra's and Agni's grace I claim, Sarasvati's associates
To whom this psalm of praise is sung.