With words sent forth in holy hymns, Agni we invoke, the Lord Of many families who duly serve the Gods, yes, him whom others also praise.
Men have won Agni, him who makes their strength abundant: we, with offerings, worship thee. Our gracious Helper in our deeds of might, be thou, O Excellent, this day.
We choose thee for our messenger, thee, the Omniscient, for our Priest. The flames of thee the mighty are spread wide around: thy brilliance reaches to the sky.
The Gods enkindle thee their ancient messenger—Varuṇa, Mitra, Aryaman. That mortal man, O Agni, gains through thee all wealth, who offers sacrifices to thee.
Thou, Agni, art a cheering Priest, Lord of the House, men’s messenger: All constant high decrees established by the Gods, gathered together, meet in thee.
In thee, the auspicious One, O Agni, youthfullest, each sacred gift is offered up: This day, and after, gracious, worship thou our Gods, that we may have heroic sons.
To him in his own splendor draw near in worship the devout. Men ignite Agni with their sacrificial gifts, victorious over enemies.
They struck down Vṛtra and slew it, made the earth and heaven and firmament a wide abode. The glorious Bull, invoked, stood at Kaṇva’s side: loud neighed the Steed for kine.
Sit here, for thou art mighty; shine, best entertainer of the Gods. Worthy of sacred food, praised Agni! Loose the smoke, ruddy and beautiful to see.
Bearer of offerings, whom, best sacrificing Priest, the Gods for Manu’s sake ordained; Whom Kaṇva, whom Medhyātithi made the source of wealth, and Vṛṣan and Upastuta.
Him, Agni, whom Medhyātithi, whom Kaṇva kindled for his rite, Him these our songs of praise, him, Agni, we extol: his powers shine out preeminent.
Make our wealth perfect thou, O Agni, Lord divine: for thou hast kinship with the Gods. Thou rulest as a King over widely-famous strength: be good to us, for thou art great.
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