Rig Veda
agniṃ tam manye yo vasur astaṃ yaṃ yanti dhenavaḥ astam arvanta āśavo 'staṃ nityāso vājina iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
I value Agni that good Lord, the home to which the kine return: Whom fleet-foot coursers seek as home, and strong enduring steeds as home. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
so agnir yo vasur gṛṇe saṃ yam āyanti dhenavaḥ sam arvanto raghudruvaḥ saṃ sujātāsaḥ sūraya iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
'Tis Agni whom we laud as good, to whom the milch-kine come in herds, To whom the chargers swift of foot, to whom our well-born princes come. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
agnir hi vājinaṃ viśe dadāti viśvacarṣaṇiḥ agnī rāye svābhuvaṃ sa prīto yāti vāryam iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
Agni the God of all mankind, gives, verily, a steed to man. Agni gives precious gear for wealth, treasure he gives when he is pleased. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
ā te agna idhīmahi dyumantaṃ devājaram yaddha syā te panīyasī samid dīdayati dyavīṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
God, Agni, we will kindle thee, rich in thy splendour, fading not, So that this glorious fuel may send forth by day its light for thee. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
ā te agna ṛcā haviḥ śukrasya śociṣas pate suścandra dasma viśpate havyavāṭ tubhyaṃ hūyata iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
To thee the splendid, Lord of flame, bright, wondrous, Prince of men, is brought. Oblation with the holy verse, O Agni, bearer of our gifts. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
pro tye agnayo 'gniṣu viśvam puṣyanti vāryam te hinvire ta invire ta iṣaṇyanty ānuṣag iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
These Agnis in the seats of the fire nourish each thing most excellent. They give delight, they spread abroad, they move themselves continually. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
tava tye agne arcayo mahi vrādhanta vājinaḥ ye patvabhiḥ śaphānāṃ vrajā bhuranta gonām iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
Agni, these brilliant flames of thine wax like strong chargers mightily, Who with the treadings of their hoofs go swiftly to the stalls of kine. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
navā no agna ā bhara stotṛbhyaḥ sukṣitīr iṣaḥ te syāma ya ānṛcus tvādūtāso dame dama iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
To us who laud thee, Agni, bring fresh food and safe and happy homes. May we who have sung hymns to thee have thee for envoy in each house. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
ubhe suścandra sarpiṣo darvī śrīṇīṣa āsani uto na ut pupūryā uktheṣu śavasas pata iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
Thou, brilliant God, within thy mouth warmest both ladies of the oil. So fill us also, in our hymns, abundantly, O Lord of Strength, Bring food to those who sing thy praise.
evāṃ agnim ajuryamur gīrbhir yajñebhir ānuṣak dadhad asme suvīryam uta tyad āśvaśvyam iṣaṃ stotṛbhya ā bhara
Thus Agni have we duly served with sacrifices and with hymns. So may he give us what we crave, store of brave sons and fleet-foot steeds. Bring food to those who sing thy praise.