The Rig Veda/Mandala 10/Hymn 7

1. O AGNI, shared by all men living bring us good luck for sacrifice from earth and heaven.
     With us be thine intelligence, Wonder Worker! Protect us, God, with thy far-reaching blessings.
2. These hymns brought forth for thee, O Agni, laud thee for bounteous gifts, with cattle and with horses.
     Good Lord, when man from thee hath gained enjoyment, by hymns, O nobly born, hath he obtained it.
3. Agni I deem my Kinsman and my Father, count him my Brother and my Friend for ever.
     I honour as the face of lofty Agni in heaven the bright and holy light of Surya.
4. Effectual, Agni, are our prayers for profit. He whom, at home thou, Priest for ever, guardest
     Is rich in food, drawn by red steeds, and holy: by day and night to him shall all be pleasant.
5. Men with their arms have generated Agni, helpful as some kind friend, adorned with splendours,
     And stablished as Invoker mid the people the ancient Priest the sacrifice's lover.
6. Worship, thyself, O God, the Gods in heaven: what, void of knowledge, shall the fool avail thee?
     As thou, O God, hast worshipped Gods by seasons, so, nobly-born! to thine own self pay worship.
7. Agni, be thou our Guardian and Protector bestow upon us life and vital vigour.
     Accept, O Mighty One, the gifts we offer, and with unceasing care protect our bodies.