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1. AGNI who shines against the Dawns is
wakened. The holy Singer who precedes the sages.
With far-spread lustre, kindled by the pious, the Priest
hath thrown both gates of darkness open.
2 Agni hath waxen mighty by laudations, to
be adored with hymns of those who praise him.
Loving the varied shows of holy Order at the first flush of
dawn he shines as envoy.
3 Amid men's homes hath Agni been
established, fulfilling with the Law, Friend, germ of waters.
Loved and adored, the height he hath ascended, the Singer,
object of our invocations.
4 Agni is Mitra when enkindled duly, Mitra
as Priest, Varuna, Jatavedas;
Mitra as active minister, and House-Friend, Mitra of flowing
rivers and of mountains.
5 The Earth's, the Bird's dear lofty place
he guardeth, he guardeth in his might the course of Surya,
Guardeth the Seven-headed in the centre, guardeth sublime
the Deities enjoyment.
6 The skilful God who knows all forms of
knowledge made for himself a fair form, meet for worship.
This Agni guards with care that never ceases the Sonia's
skin, the Bird's place rich in fatness.
7 Agni hath entered longingly the longing
shrine rich with fatness, giving easy access.
Resplendent, pure, sublime and purifying, again, again he
renovates his Mothers.
8 Born suddenly, by plants he grew to
greatness, when tender shoots with holy oil increased him,
Like waters lovely when they hasten downward may Agni in his
Parents' lap protect us.
9 Extolled, the Strong shone forth with
kindled fuel to the earth's centre, to the height of heaven.
May Agni, Friend, adorable Matarisvan, as envoy bring the
Gods unto our worship.
10 Best of all luminaries lofty Agni
supported with his flame the height of heaven,
When, far from Bhrgus, Matarisvan kindled the
oblation-bearer where he lay in secret.
11 As holy food, Agni to thine invoker give
wealth in cattle, lasting, rich in marvels.
To us be born a son and spreading offspring. Agni, be this
thy gracious will to us-word.
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