Rig Veda

Book 2, Hymn VIII. Agni

1. Now praise, as one who strives for strength, the harnessing of Agni's car,
The liberal, the most splendid One;

2 Who, guiding worshippers aright, withers, untouched by age, the foe:
When worshipped fair to look upon;

3 Who for his glory is extolled at eve and morning in our homes,
Whose statute is inviolate;

4 Who shines refulgent like the Sun, with brilliance and with fiery flame,
Decked with imperishable sheen.

5 Him Atri, Agni, have our songs Strengthened according to his sway:
All glories hath he made his own.

6 May we with Agni's, Indra's help, with Soma's, yea, of all the Gods,
Uninjured dwell together still, and conquer those who fight with us.