{"collection":"Hinduism","html_url":"https://unchartedknowledge.5gfusion.net/browse/hin/rigveda/rv10118.htm","path":"hin/rigveda/rv10118.htm","source_url":"https://sacred-texts.com/hin/rigveda/rv10118.htm","text":"Rig Veda, tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1896]\n1. AGNI, refulgent among men thou slayest the devouring fiend,\n Bright Ruler in thine own abode.\n 2 Thou springest up when worshipped well the drops of butter are thy joy\n When ladies are brought near to thee.\n 3 Honoured with gifts he shines afar, Agni adorable with song:\n The dripping ladle balms his face.\n 4 Agni with honey in his mouth, honoured with gifts, is balmed with oil,\n Refulgent in his wealth of light.\n 5 Praised by our hymns thou kindlest thee, Oblation-bearer, for the Gods\n As such do mortals call on thee.\n 6 To that Immortal Agni pay worship with oil, ye mortal men,\u2014\n Lord of the house, whom none deceives.\n 7 O Agni, burn the R\u0101k\u1e63asas with thine unconquerable flame\n Shine guardian of Eternal Law.\n 8 So, Agni, with thy glowing face burn fierce against the female fiends,\n Shining among Uruksayas.\n 9 Uruksayas have kindled thee, Oblation-bearer, thee, with hymns.\n Best Worshipper among mankind.","title":"Rig Veda: Rig-Veda, Book 10: HYMN CXVIII. Agni.","type":"page"}