HYMN XXI. Agni.

WITH offerings of our own we choose thee, Agni, as Invoking Monk, for offering with trimmed grass.at your glad carouse-piercing and brightly shining. Thou art waxing great.

The wealthy ones adorn thee, they who bring us horses as their gift: The sprinkling ladle, Agni.at your glad carouse -and glowing offering taste thee. Thou art waxing great.

The holy statutes rest by thee, as โ€™twere with ladles that oโ€™erflow.

Black and white-gleaming colours.at your glad carouse-all glories thou assurnest. Thou art waxing great.

O Agni, what thou deemest wealth, Victorious and Immortal One! Bring thou to give us vigour.at your glad carouse -splendid at offers. Thou art waxing great.

Skilled in all lore is Agni, he whom erst Atharvan brought to life. He was Vivasvฤn's envoy, at your glad carouse-the weIl-loved friend of Yama, Thou art waxing great.

At offers they adore thee, Agni, when the rite proceeds. All fair and lovely treasures-at your glad carouse-thou givest him who offers. Thou art waxing great.

Men, Agni, have established thee as welcome Monk at holy rites, thee whose face shines with butter.at your glad carouse-bright, with eyes most observant. Thou art waxing great.

Wide and aloft thou spreadest thee, O Agni, with thy brilliant flame. A Bull art thou when bellowing.at your glad carouse-thou dost impregn the Sisters. Thou art waxing great.