Rig Veda
arcantas tvā havāmahe 'rcantaḥ sam idhīmahi agne arcanta ūtaye
With songs of praise we call on thee, we kindle thee with songs of praise, Agni, -with songs of praise, for help.
agne stomam manāmahe sidhram adya divispṛśaḥ devasya draviṇasyavaḥ
Eager for wealth, we meditate Agni's effectual praise to-day, Praise of the God who touches heaven.
agnir juṣata no giro hotā yo mānuṣeṣv ā sa yakṣad daivyaṃ janam
May Agni, Priest among mankind, take pleasure in our songs of praise, And worship the Celestial Folk.
tvam agne saprathā asi juṣṭo hotā vareṇyaḥ tvayā yajñaṃ vi tanvate
Thou, Agni, art spread widely forth, Priest dear and excellent; through thee Men make the sacrifice complete.
tvām agne vājasātamaṃ viprā vardhanti suṣṭutam sa no rāsva suvīryam
Singers exalt thee, Agni, well lauded, best giver of our strength: So grant thou us heroic might.
agne nemir arāṁ iva devāṃs tvam paribhūr asi ā rādhaś citram ṛñjase
Thou Agni, as the felly rings the spokes, encompassest the Gods. yearn for bounty manifold.