Atharva Veda · 164 of 724

HYMN XXVII

An Apri or Propitiatory hymn 1. Uplifted be this sacrificer’s fuel: lofty and brilliant be the flames    of Agni!   Splendidly bright, fair-faced, with all his offspring, Tanūnapāt    the Asura, many-handed. 2. God among Gods, the God bedews the paths with fatness and’    with mead. 3. With store of mead to sacrifice comes Agni, comes Narāsansa   Agni, friendly-minded, comes Savitar, righteous God who    brings all blessings. 4. Hither he comes with power and fatness also, the luminous,.    implored with adoration. 5. At holy rites and offerings Agni loveth the scoops: let this man    worship Agni’s greatness. 6. He is the furtherer at glad oblations: there stood the Vasus and    the treasure-givers. 7. Ever the Doors divine, and all protect this worshipper’s holy    work. 8. Far-reaching, ruling by the Law of Agni,   May Dawn and Night, the holy, speeding near us, aid this our    sacrificial ceremony. 9. Celestial Hotars, with the tongues of Agni praise and extol our    lofty ceremony, so that our sacrifice be well conducted! 10. Three Goddesses upon this grass, be seated, Idā, Sarasvati,   Mahi, and Bhārati adored with praise. 11. This our nutritious genial flow, God Tvashtar! and growth of    wealth, pour down on this man’s kindred. 12. Vanaspati, rejoicing, of thyself send God-ward! Let Agni, Im-    molator, sweeten our libation. 13. Pay sacrifice to Indra, Jātavedas Agni, with Hail! Let all the   Gods accept the gifts we offer.