O Agni! You are like the Sun's glance, like one's own son, like a fast bird, like a cow who gives her milk, pure and bright. You offer us safety like a pleasant home, like ripened com. You are the conqueror of men. You are like a sage who is famous among the people. You give us power like that of a riding horse. May we get the protection of God as cows get the protection of their home in the evening

O Agni! You are like the Sun's glance, like one's own son, like a fast

1.	O Agni! You are like the Sun's glance, like one's own son, like a fast bird, like a cow who gives her milk, pure and bright. You offer us safety like a pleasant home, like ripened com. You are the conqueror of men. You are like a sage who is famous among the people. You give us power like that of a riding horse. May we get the protection of God as cows get the protection of their home in the evening
Answer» 1 I Laud AGNI, the chosen Priest, GOD, MINISTER of sacrifice,The hotar, lavishest of wealth.2 Worthy is Agni to be praised by living as by ancient seers.He shall bring. hitherward the Gods.3 Through Agni man obtaineth wealth, yea, plenty waxing day by day,Most rich in heroes, glorious.4 Agni, the perfect sacrifice which thou encompassest aboutVerily goeth to the Gods.5 May Agni, sapient-minded Priest, truthful, most gloriously great,The God, come hither with the Gods.6 Whatever blessing, Agni, thou wilt grant unto thy worshipper,That, Angiras, is indeed thy truth.7 To thee, dispeller of the night, O Agni, day by day with prayerBringing thee reverence, we come8 Ruler of sacrifices, guard of Law eternal, radiant One,Increasing in thine own abode.9 Be to us easy of approach, even as a father to his SON:Agni, be with us for our weal.