Samaveda 410

410

āṣṭama prapāṭhakaḥ . tṛtīyo 'rdhaḥ
4 8 3 0101a agniḥ pratnena janmanā śumbhānastanvā3ṃ svām .
4 8 3 0101c kavirvipreṇa vavṛdhe .. 1711
4 8 3 0102a ūrjjo napātamā huve 'gniṃ pāvakaśociṣam .
4 8 3 0102c asminyajñe svadhvare .. 1712
4 8 3 0103a sa no mitramahastvamagne śukreṇa śociṣā .
4 8 3 0103c devairā satsi barhiṣi .. 1713

Wise Agni, in the ancient way, making his body beautiful,
Hath been exalted by the sage.

I invocate the Child of Strength, Agni whose glow is bright and pure,
In this well-ordered sacrifice.

So, Agni, rich in many friends, with fiery splendour seat thyself.
With Gods upon our sacred grass!