HYMN LXX. Indu.

ENJOY, O Agni, this my Fuel, welcome the oil-filled ladle where we pour libation.

Rise up for worship of the Devas, wise Agni, on the Earth's height, while days are bright with beauty.

May he who goes before the Devas come hither with steeds whose shapes are varied, Narasarhsa. May he, most Godlike, speed our offered offerings with homage Deva-ward on the path of Order.

Men with oblations laud most constant Agni, and pray him to perform an envoy's duty. With lightly-rolling car and best draught-horses, bring the Devas hither and sit down as Hotar.

May the delight of Devas spread out transversely. May it be with us long in length and fragrant. O Holy Grass divine, with friendly spirit bring thou the willing Devas whose Chief is Indra.

Touch ye the far-extending height of Heaven or spring apart to suit the wide Earth's measure. Yearning, ye Doors, with those sublime in greatness, seize eagerly the heavenly Car that cometh.

Here in this shrin. May Dawn and Night, the Daughters of Heaven, the skilful Goddesses, be seated. In your wide lap, auspicious, willing Ladie. May the Devas seat them with a willing spirit.

Up stands the stone, high burns the fire enkindled: Aditi's lap contains the Friendly Natures Ye Two Chief Monks who serve at this our worship. May ye, more skilled, win for us rich possessions.

On our wide grass, Three Goddesses be seated: for you have we prepared and made it pleasant. May Iḷā, she whose foot drops oildess, taste, man-like, offering and well-set presents.

Since thou, Deva Tvaṣṭar, hast made beauty perfect, since hou hast been the Aṅgirases' Companion, Willing, most wealthy, Giver of possessions, grant us the Devas’ assembly, thou who knowest.

Well-knowing, binding with thy cord, bring hither, Lord of the Wood, the Deities' assembly. The Deva prepare and season our oblation. May Heaven and Earth be gracious to my calling.

Agni, bring hither Indra to help us, Indra from Heaven, from air's mid-realm the Devas. On sacred grass all Holy ones be seated and let the Immortal Devas rejoice in Svāhā.