2 Agni of Divodasa turned, as 'twere in majesty, to the Gods. 3 Him before whom the people shrink when he performs his glorious deeds, 4 The mortal man whom thou wouldst lead to opulence, O Vasu, he who brings thee gifts. 5 He with the steed wins spoil even in the fenced fort, and gains imperishable fame. 6 To him who dealeth out all wealth, who is the cheerful Priest of men, 7 Votaries, richly−gifted, deck him with their songs, even as the steed who draws the car. 8 Sing forth to him, the Holy, most munificent, sublime with his refulgent glow, 9 Worshipped with gifts, enkindled, splendid, Maghavan shall win himself heroic fame. 10 Priest, presser of the juice! praise now the dearest Guest of all our friends, 11 Who, finder−out of treasures open and concealed, bringeth them hither, Holy One; 12 Let not the noble Guest, Agni, be wroth with us: by many a man his praise is sung, 13 O Vasu, Agni, let not them be harmed who come in any way with lauds to thee. 14 Friend of the Maruts, Agni, come with Rudras to the Soma−draught,RV 92 (3) · Rig Veda · null
RV 92 (3)
Rig Veda · translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
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