The Rig Veda/Mandala 1/Hymn 21

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The Rig Veda Mandala 1, Hymn 21.

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Translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith

1. INDRA and Agni I invoke fain are we for their song of praise:
     Chief Soma-drinkers are they both.
2. Praise ye, O men, and glorify Indra-Agni in the holy rites:
     Sing praise to them in sacred songs.
3. Indra and Agni we invite, the Soma-drinkers, for the fame
     Of Mitra, to the Soma-draught.
4. Strong Gods, we bid them come to this libation that stands ready here:
     Indra and Agni, come to us.
5. Indra and Agni, mighty Lords of our assembly, crush the fiends:
     Childless be the devouring ones.
6. Watch ye, through this your truthfulness, there in the place of spacious view
     Indra and Agni, send us bliss.