RV 1 (5)

Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

2 For worship of the Gods the Priest was wakened: at morning gracious Agni hath arisen. 3 When he hath stirred the line of his attendants, with the pure milk pure Agni is anointed. 4 The spirits of the pious turn together to Agni, as the eyes of all to Surya. 5 The noble One was born at days' beginning, laid red in colour mid the well−laid fuel. 6 Agni hath sat him down, a Priest most skilful, on a sweet−smelling place, his Mother's bosom. 7 This Singer excellent at sacrifices, Agni the Priest, they glorify with homage. 9 Thou quickly passest by all others, Agni, for him to whom thou hast appeared most lovely, 10 To thee, Most Youthful God! to thee, O Agni from near and far the people bring their tribute. 11 Ascend to−day thy splendid car, O Agni, in splendour, with the Holy Ones around it. 12 To him adorable, sage, strong and mighty we have sung forth our song of praise and homage.

RV 1 (5) · Rig Veda · null

Themes in this passage

Worship Strength Devotion The Divine Family Mercy

Worship in other traditions

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Nor will ye worship that which I worship.

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Dhp 8.108 · Dhammapada · The Thousands

Full fifty more from Athens stem the main, Led by Menestheus through the liquid plain. (Athens the fair, where great Erectheus sway’d, That owed his nurture to the blue-eyed maid, But from the teeming furrow took his birth, The mighty offspring of the foodful earth. Him Pallas placed amidst her wealthy fane, Adored with sacrifice and oxen slain; Where, as the years revolve, her altars blaze, And all the tribes resound the goddess’ praise.) No chief like thee, Menestheus! Greece could yield, To marshal armies in the dusty field, The extended wings of battle to display, Or close the embodied host in firm array. Nestor alone, improved by length of days, For martial conduct bore an equal praise.

Iliad 2.41 · Iliad · 2

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