Rig Veda

Mandal - 5 (Part - 5)

HYMN 15 Agni

1

To him, the far-renowned, the wise Ordainer, ancient and glorious, a song I offer.
Enthroned in oil, the Asura, bliss-giver, is Agni, firm support of noble, riches.

2

By holy Law they kept supporting Order, by help of sacrifice, in loftiest heaven,-
They who attained with born men to the unborn, men seated on that stay, heaven's firm sustainer.

3

Averting woe, they labour hard to bring him, the ancient, plenteous food as power resistless.
May he, born newly, conquer his assailants: round him they stand as round an angry lion.

4

When, like a mother, spreading forth to nourish, to cherish and regard each man that liveth,-
Consuming all the strength that thou hast gotten, thou wanderest round, thyself,
in varied fashion.

5

May strength preserve the compass of thy vigour, God! that broad stream of thine that beareth
riches.
Thou, like a thief who keeps his refuge secret, hast holpen Atri to great wealth, by teaching.