Rig Veda 1.73

rayir na yaḥ pitṛvitto vayodhāḥ supraṇītiś cikituṣo na śāsuḥ syonaśīr atithir na prīṇāno hoteva sadma vidhato vi tārīt

He who gives food, like patrimonial riches and guides aright like some wise man's instruction, Loved like a guest who lies in pleasant lodging,—may he, as Priest, prosper his servant's dwelling.

devo na yaḥ savitā satyamanmā kratvā nipāti vṛjanāni viśvā purupraśasto amatir na satya ātmeva śevo didhiṣāyyo bhūt

He who like Savitar the God, true-minded protecteth with his power. all acts of vigour, Truthful, like splendour, glorified by many, like breath joy-giving,—all must strive to win him.

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He who on earth dwells like a king surrounded by faithful friends, like a God all-sustaining, Like heroes who preside, who sit in safety: like as a blameless dame dear to her husband.

adhi dyumnaṃ ni dadhur bhūry asmin bhavā viśvāyur dharuṇo rayīṇām

Thee, such, in settlements secure, O Agni, our men serve ever kindled in each dwelling. On him have they laid splendour in abundance: dear to all men, bearer be he of riches.

vi pṛkṣo agne maghavāno aśyur vi sūrayo dadato viśvam āyuḥ sanema vājaṃ samitheṣv aryo bhāgaṃ deveṣu śravase dadhānāḥ

May thy rich worshippers win food, O Agni, and princes gain long life who bring oblation. May we get booty from our foe in battle, presenting to the Gods their share for glory.

ṛtasya hi dhenavo vāvaśānāḥ smadūdhnīḥ pīpayanta dyubhaktāḥ parāvataḥ sumatim bhikṣamāṇā vi sindhavaḥ samayā sasrur adrim

The cows of holy law, sent us by Heaven, have swelled with laden udders, loudly lowing; Soliciting his favour, from a distance the rivers to the rock have flowed together.

tve agne sumatim bhikṣamāṇā divi śravo dadhire yajñiyāsaḥ naktā ca cakrur uṣasā virūpe kṛṣṇaṃ ca varṇam aruṇaṃ ca saṃ dhuḥ

Agni, with thee, soliciting thy favour, the holy Ones have gained glory in heaven. They made the Night and Dawn of different colours, and set the black and purple hues together.

yān rāye martān suṣūdo agne te syāma maghavāno vayaṃ ca chāyeva viśvam bhuvanaṃ sisakṣy āpaprivān rodasī antarikṣam

May we and those who worship be the mortals whom thou, O Agni, leadest on to riches. Thou hast filled earth and heaven and air's mid-region, and followest the whole world like a shadow.

arvadbhir agne arvato nṛbhir nṝn vīrair vīrān vanuyāmā tvotāḥ īśānāsaḥ pitṛvittasya rāyo vi sūrayaḥ śatahimā no aśyuḥ

Aided by thee, O Agni, may we conquer steeds with steeds, men with men, heroes with heroes, Lords of the wealth transmitted by our fathers: and may our princes live a hundred winters.

etā te agna ucathāni vedho juṣṭāni santu manase hṛde ca śakema rāyaḥ sudhuro yamaṃ te 'dhi śravo devabhaktaṃ dadhānāḥ

May these our hymns of praise, Agni, Ordainer, be pleasant to thee in thy heart and spirit. May we have power to hold thy steeds of riches, laying on thee the God-sent gift of glory.