Book 7: Hymn 82: In praise of Agni

1Sing with fair laud the combat for the cattle. Bestow upon us excellent possessions. Lead to the Gods the sacrifice we offer: let streams of oil flow pure and full of sweetness. 2Agni I first appropriate with power, with splendour, and with might. I give myself children and lengthened life, with Hail! take Agni to myself. 3Even here do thou, O Agni, stablish wealth: let not oppressors injure thee by thinking of thee first. Light be thy task of ruling, Agni, with, thy power: may he who worships thee wax strong, invincible. 4Agni hath looked upon the spring of Morning, looked on the days, the earliest Jātavedas. So, following the gleams of Morning, Sūrya hath entered heaven and earth as his possession. 5Agni hath looked upon the spring of Mornings, looked on the days, the earliest Jātavedas. So he in countless places hath extended, full against heaven and earth, the beams of Sūrya. p. a308 6Butter to thee in heaven thy home, O Agni! Manu this day hath kindled thee with butter. Let the Celestial Daughters bring thee butter: Let cows pour butter forth for thee, O Agni.