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Post by Anne Terri on Jul 22, 2011 9:18:16 GMT 1
RIGVEDA –BOOK 3-HYMN X. Agni.
1. THEE Agni, God, Imperial Lord of all mankind, do mortal men With understanding kindle at the sacrifice. 2 They laud thee in their solemn rites, Agni, as Minister and Priest, Shine forth in thine own home as guardian of the Law. 3 He, verily, who honours thee with fuel, Knower of all life, He, Agni! wins heroic might, he prospers well. 4 Ensign of sacrifices, he, Agni, with Gods is come to us, Decked by the seven priests, to him who bringeth gifts. 5 To Agni, the Invoking Priest, offer your best, your lofty speech, To him Ordainer-like who brings the light of songs. 6 Let these our hymns make Agni grow, whence, meet for laud, he springs to life, To mighty strength and great possession, fair to see. 7 Best Sacrificer, bring the Gods, O Agni, to the pious man: A joyful Priest, thy splendour drive our foes afar 8 As such, O Purifier, shine on us heroic glorious might: Be nearest Friend to those who laud thee, for their weal. 9 So, wakeful, versed in sacred hymns, the holy singers kindly thee. Oblation-bearer, deathless, cherisher of strength.
Bibliography: Rigveda, translated by Ralph Thomas Hotchkin Griffith, (1896)
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