1.1.1 Mantra 1 – Agni
1 I glorify Agni, the divine Priest and the messenger of my
oblations to God who is the bestower of prosperity.
2 May Agni, the divine Priest who is glorified by both the past and the present sages, increase and strengthen our bond with the Devas.
3 Praying to God though Agni, the Angel Priest, may we the worshippers
obtain valiant offspring, and daily increasing prosperity and glory.
4 Agni, the perfect sacrifice which thou encompassest about
Verily 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 O Lord, the remover of darkness! We pray to you morning and evening
with sincere thoughts of reverence. Through our prayers we come close to you. 8 Ruler of sacrifices, guard of Law eternal, radiant One,
Increasing in thine own abode.
9 God! Be unto us easy of access, as is a father to his son.
Be ever present in our midst, giving us happiness.—RigVeda
1 I glorify Agni, the divine Priest and the messenger of my
oblations to God who is the bestower of prosperity.
2 May Agni, the divine Priest who is glorified by both the past and the present sages, increase and strengthen our bond with the Devas.
3 Praying to God though Agni, the Angel Priest, may we the worshippers
obtain valiant offspring, and daily increasing prosperity and glory.
4 Agni, the perfect sacrifice which thou encompassest about
Verily 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 O Lord, the remover of darkness! We pray to you morning and evening
with sincere thoughts of reverence. Through our prayers we come close to you. 8 Ruler of sacrifices, guard of Law eternal, radiant One,
Increasing in thine own abode.
9 God! Be unto us easy of access, as is a father to his son.
Be ever present in our midst, giving us happiness.—RigVeda