HYMN IX. Agni.

1. ROUSED from their bosom is the Dawns' beloved, the joyous Priest, most sapient, Purifier.

He gives a signal both to Gods and mortals, to Gods oblations, riches to the pious.

2 Most wise is he who, forcing doors of Panis, brought the bright Sun to us who feedeth many.

The cheerful Priest, men's Friend and home-companion, through still night's darkness he is made apparent.

3 Wise, ne.'er deceived, uncircumscribed, refulgent, our gracious guest, a Friend with good attendants,

Shines forth with wondrous light before the Mornings; the young plants hath he entered, Child of Waters.

4 Seeking our gatherings, he, your Jatavedas, hath shone adorable through human ages,

Who gleams refulgent with his lovely lustre: the kine have waked to meet him when enkindled.

5 Go on thy message to the Gods, and fail not, O Agni, with their band who pray and worship.

Bring all the Gods that they may give us riches, Sarasvati, the Maruts, Asvins, Waters.

6 Vasistha, when enkindling thee, O Agni, hath slain jarutha. Give us wealth in plenty.

Sing praise in choral song, O Jatavedas. Ye Gods, preserve us evermore with blessings.