{"collection":"Hinduism","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/hin/rigveda/rv02009.htm","path":"hin/rigveda/rv02009.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/rv02009.htm","text":"Rig Veda, tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1896]\n1. ACCUSTOMED to the Herald's place, the Herald hath seated him, bright, splendid, passing mighty,\n Whose foresight keeps the Law from violation, excellent, pure-tongued, bringing thousands, Agni.\n 2 Envoy art thou, protector from the foeman, strong God, thou leadest us to higher blessings.\n Refulgent, be an ever-heedful keeper, Agni, for us and for our seed offspring.\n 3 May we adore thee in thy loftiest birthplace, and, with our praises, in thy lower station.\n The place whence thou issued forth I worship: to thee well kindled have they paid oblations.\n 4 Agni, best Priest, pay worship with oblation; quickly commend the gift to be presented;\n For thou art Lord of gathered wealth and treasure. of the bright song of praise thou art inventor.\n 5 The twofold opulence, O Wonder-Worker, of thee new-born each day never decreases.\n Enrich with food the man who lauds thee, Agni: make him the lord of wealth with noble offspring.\n 6 May he, benevolent with this fair aspect, best sacrificer, bring the Gods to bless us.\n Sure guardian, our protector from the foemen, shine, Agni, with thine affluence and splendour.","title":"Rig Veda: Rig-Veda, Book 2: HYMN IX. Agni.","type":"page"}