Rig Veda

Mandal - 1 (Part - 1)

HYMN 74. Agni

1

As forth to sacrifice we go, a hymn to a hymn let us say,
Who hears us even when afar;

2

Who, from of old, in carnage, when the people gathered, hath preserved
His household for the worshipper.

3

And let men say, Agni is born, e'en he who slayeth Vrtra, he
Who winneth wealth in every fight.

4

Him in whose house an envoy thou lovest to taste his offered gifts,
And strengthenest his sacrifice,

5

Him, Angiras, thou Son of Strength, all men call happy in his God,
His offerings, and his sacred grass.

6

Hitherward shalt thou bring these Gods to our laudation and to taste.
These offered gifts, fair-shining One.

7

When, Agni, on thine embassage thou goest not a sound is heard of steed or straining of thy car.

8

Aided by thee uninjured, strong, one after other, goes he forth:
Agni, the ofterer forward steps.

9

And splendid strength, heroic, high, Agni, thou grantest from the Gods,
Thou God, to him who offers gifts.