CHAPTER II

I Agni

1. Chant we a hymn to Agni while we go to sacrifice, to him

Who hears us even from afar!

2. Who from of old, in carnage, when the folk were gathered, hath preserved.

His household for the worshipper.

3. May that most blissful Agni guard our wealth and all ourfamily.

And keep us safe from pain and grief

4. Yea, let men say, Agni is born, even he who slayeth Vritra, he,

Who winneth wealth in every fight!