Rig Veda

Book 5, Hymn XIII. Agni

1. WITH songs of praise we call on thee, we kindle thee with songs of praise,
Agni, with songs of praise, for help.

2 Eager for wealth, we meditate Agni's effectual praise to-day,
Praise of the God who touches heaven.

3 May Agni, Priest among mankind, take pleasure in our songs of praise,
And worship the Celestial Folk.

4 Thou, Agni, art spread widely forth, Priest dear and excellent; through thee
Men make the sacrifice complete.

5 Singers exalt thee, Agni, well lauded, best giver of our strength:
So grant thou us heroic might.

6 Thou Agni, as the felly rings the spokes, encompassest the Gods.
I yearn for bounty manifold.