An Apri Or Propitiatory Hymn
of Agni!
Splendidly bright, fair-faced, with all his offspring, Tanūnapāt
the Asura, many-handed.
2. God among Gods, the God bedews the paths with fatness and'
with mead.
3. With store of mead to sacrifice comes Agni, comes Narāsansa
Agni, friendly-minded, comes Savitar, righteous God who
brings all blessings.
4. Hither he comes with power and fatness also, the luminous,.
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5. At holy rites and offerings Agni loveth the scoops: let this man
worship Agni's greatness.
6. He is the furtherer at glad oblations: there stood the Vasus and
the treasure-givers.
7. Ever the Doors divine, and all protect this worshipper's holy
work.
8. Far-reaching, ruling by the Law of Agni,
May Dawn and Night, the holy, speeding near us, aid this our
sacrificial ceremony.
9. Celestial Hotars, with the tongues of Agni praise and extol our
lofty ceremony, so that our sacrifice be well conducted!
10. Three Goddesses upon this grass, be seated, Idā, Sarasvati,
Mahi, and Bhārati adored with praise.
11. This our nutritious genial flow, God Tvashtar! and growth of
wealth, pour down on this man's kindred.
12. Vanaspati, rejoicing, of thyself send God-ward! Let Agni, Im-
molator, sweeten our libation.
13. Pay sacrifice to Indra, Jātavedas Agni, with Hail! Let all the
Gods accept the gifts we offer.