Like gold to look on, far he shone refulgent, beaming imperishable life for glory, Agni by vital powers became immortal when his prolific Father Dyaus begat him.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.8; the wording of this text may differ in places.
viśvā rūpāṇi prati muñcate kaviḥ prāsāvīd bhadraṃ dvipade catuṣpade |
vi nākam akhyat savitā vareṇyo'nu prayāṇam uṣaso vi rājati ||
The Sapient One arrays himself in every form: for quadruped and biped he hath brought forth good. Excellent Savitar hath looked on heaven's high vault, and shineth after the outgoing of the Dawn.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 5.81.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Agni roared out, like Dyaus what time he thunders: he licked the ground about the plants he flickered. At once, when born, he looked around enkindled, and lightened heaven and earth within with splendour.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Be with us; I have chosen thee: stand steadfast and immovable. Let all the people wish for thee let not thy kingship fall away.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.173.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
ud uttamaṃ varuṇa pāśam asmad avādhamaṃ vi madhyamam̐ śrathāya |
athā vayam āditya vrate tavānāgaso ' aditaye syāma ||
Loosen the bonds, O Varuna, that hold me, loosen the bonds above, between, and under. So in thy holy law may we made sinless belong to Aditi, O thou Aditya.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.24.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.
High hath the Mighty risen before the dawning, and come to us with light from out the darkness. Fair-shapen Agni with white-shining splendour hath filled at birth all human habitations.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.1.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
The Hamsa homed in light, the Vasu in mid-air, the priest beside the altar, in the house the guest, Dweller in noblest place, mid men, in truth, in sky, born of flood, kine, truth, mountain, he is holy Law.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 4.40.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
divas pari prathamaṃ jajñe ' agnir asmād dvitīyaṃ pari jātavedāḥ |
tṛtīyam apsu nṛmaṇā ' ajasram indhāna ' enaṃ jarate svādhīḥ ||
First Agni sprang to life from out of Heaven: the second time from us came Jatavedas. Thirdly the Manly-souled was in the waters. The pious lauds and kindles him the Eternal.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
विद्मा ते ऽ अग्ने त्रेधा त्रयाणि विद्मा ते धाम विभृता पुरुत्रा ।
विद्मा ते नाम परमं गुहा यद् विद्मा तम् उत्सं यत ऽ आजगन्थ ॥
vidmā te ' agne tredhā trayāṇi vidmā te dhāma vibhṛtā purutrā |
vidmā te nāma paramaṃ guhā yad vidmā tam utsaṃ yata ' ājagantha ||
Agni, we know thy three powers in three stations, we know thy forms in many a place divided. We know what name supreme thou hast in secret: we know the source from which thou hast proceeded.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
The Manly-souled lit thee in sea and waters, man's Viewer lit thee in the breast of heaven, There as thou stoodest in the third high region the Steers increased thee in the water's bosom.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Agni roared out, like Dyaus what time he thunders: he licked the ground about the plants he flickered. At once, when born, he looked around enkindled, and lightened heaven and earth within with splendour.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
The spring of glories and support of riches, rouser of thoughts and guardian of the Soma, Good Son of Strength, a King amid the waters, in forefront of the Dawns he shines enkindled.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Germ of the world, ensign of all creation, be sprang to life and filled the earth and heavens. Even the firm rock he cleft when passing over, when the Five Tribes brought sacrifice to Agni.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.6; the wording of this text may differ in places.
So among mortals was Immortal Agni stablished as holy wise and willing envoy. He waves the red smoke that he lifts above him, striving to reach the heavens with radiant lustre.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Like gold to look on, far he shone refulgent, beaming imperishable life for glory, Agni by vital powers became immortal when his prolific Father Dyaus begat him.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.8; the wording of this text may differ in places.
यस् ते अद्य कृणवद् भद्रशोचेऽपूपं देव घृतवन्तम् अग्ने ।
प्र तं नय प्रतरं वस्यो ऽ अच्छाभि सुम्नं देवभक्तं यविष्ठ ॥
yas te adya kṛṇavad bhadraśoce'pūpaṃ deva ghṛtavantam agne |
pra taṃ naya prataraṃ vasyo ' acchābhi sumnaṃ devabhaktaṃ yaviṣṭha ||
Whoso this day, O God whose flames are lovely, prepares a cake, O Agni, mixt with butter, Lead thou and further him to higher fortune, to bliss bestowed by Gods, O thou Most Youthful.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.9; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Endow him, Agni, with a share of glory, at every song of praise sung forth enrich him. Dear let him be to Surya, dear to Agni, preeminent with son and children's children.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.10; the wording of this text may differ in places.
tvām agne yajamānā ' anu dyūn viśvā vasu dadhire vāryāṇi |
tvayā saha draviṇam icchamānā vrajaṃ gomantam uśijo vi vavruḥ ||
While, Agni, day by day men pay thee worship they win themselves all treasures worth the wishing. Allied with thee, eager and craving riches, they have disclosed the stable filled with cattle.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.11; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Agni, the Friend of men, the Soma's keeper, Vaisvanara, hath been lauded by the Rsis. We will invoke benignant Earth and Heaven: ye Deities, give us wealth with hero children.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.12; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Pay service unto Agni with your fuel, rouse your Guest with oil: In him present your offerings.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.44.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Agni roared out, like Dyaus what time he thunders: he licked the ground about the plants he flickered. At once, when born, he looked around enkindled, and lightened heaven and earth within with splendour.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.45.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Far famed is this the Bharata's own Agni he shineth like the Sun with lofty splendour. He who hath vanquished Puru in the battle, the heavenly guest hath glowed in full refulgence.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 7.8.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
अप्स्व् अग्ने सधिष् टव सौषधीर् अनु रुध्यसे ।
गर्भै सन् जायसे पुनः ॥
apsv agne sadhiṣ ṭava sauṣadhīr anu rudhyase |
garbhai san jāyase punaḥ ||
Agni, thine home is in the floods: into the plants thou forcest way, And as their Child art born anew.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.43.9; the wording of this text may differ in places.
bodhā me ' asya vacaso yaviṣṭha mam̐hiṣṭhasya prabhṛtasya svadhāvaḥ |
pīyati tvo ' anu tvo gṛṇāti vandāruṣ ṭe tanvaṃ vande ' agne ||
Mark this my speech, Divine One, thou, Most Youthful! offered to thee by him who gives most freely. One hates thee, and another sings thy praises: I thine adorer laud thy form, O Agni.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.147.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
ayam̐ so ' agnir yasmint somam indraḥ sutaṃ dadhe jaṭhare vāvaśānaḥ |
sahasriṇaṃ vājam atyaṃ na saptim̐ sasavānt sant stūyase jātavedaḥ ||
This is that Agni whence the longing Indra took the pressed Soma deep within his body. Winner of spoils in thousands, like a courser, with praise art thou exalted, Jatavedas.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.22.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
अग्ने यत् ते दिवि वर्चः पृथिव्यां यद् ओषधीष्व् अप्स्व् आ यजत्र ।
येनान्तरिक्षम् उर्व् आततन्थ त्वेषः स भानुर् अर्णवो नृचक्षाः ॥
agne yat te divi varcaḥ pṛthivyāṃ yad oṣadhīṣv apsv ā yajatra |
yenāntarikṣam urv ātatantha tveṣaḥ sa bhānur arṇavo nṛcakṣāḥ ||
That light of thine in heaven and earth, O Agni, in plants, O Holy One, and in the waters, Wherewith thou hast spread wide the air's mid-region-bright is that splendour, wavy, man-beholding.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.22.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
O Agni, to the sea of heaven thou goest: thou hast called hither Gods beheld in spirit. The waters, too, come hither, those up yonder in the Sun's realm of light, and those beneath it.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.22.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Let fires that dwell in mist, combined with those that have their home in floods, Guileless accept our sacrifice, great viands free from all disease.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.22.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
iḍām agne purudam̐sam̐ saniṃ goḥ śaśvattamam̐ havamānāya sādha |
syān naḥ sūnus tanayo vijāvāgne sā te sumatir bhūtv asme ||
As holy food, Agni, to thine invoker give wealth in cattle, lasting, rich in marvels. To us he born a son, and spreading offspring. Agni, be this thy gracious will to us-ward.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 3.1.23; the wording of this text may differ in places.
All sacred songs have magnified Indra expansive as the sea, The best of warriors borne on cars, the Lord, the very Lord of strength.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 1.11.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Wise, through desire of bliss from Gods, the skillful bind the traces fast, And lay the yokes on either side.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.101.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
yunakta sīrā vi yugā tanudhvaṃ kṛte yonau vapateha bījam |
girā ca śruṣṭiḥ sabharā asan no nedīya' it sṛṇyaḥ pakvam eyāt ||
Lay on the yokes, and fasten well the traces: formed is the furrow, sow the seed within it. Through song may we find bearing fraught with plenty: near to the ripened grain approach the sickle.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.101.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
या ओषधीः पूर्वा जाता देवेभ्यस् त्रियुगं पुरा ।
मनै नु बभ्रूणाम् अहꣳ शतं धामानि सप्त च ॥
yā oṣadhīḥ pūrvā jātā devebhyas triyugaṃ purā |
manai nu babhrūṇām aham̐ śataṃ dhāmāni sapta ca ||
Herbs that sprang up in time of old, three ages earlier than the Gods,- Of these, whose hue is brown, will I declare the hundred powers and seven.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
śataṃ vo ' amba dhāmāni sahasram uta vo ruhaḥ |
adhā śatakratvo yūyam imaṃ me ' agadaṃ kṛta ||
Ye, Mothers, have a hundred homes, yea, and a thousand are your growths. Do ye who have a thousand powers free this my patient from disease.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Be glad and joyful in the Plants, both blossoming and bearing fruit, Plants that will lead us to success like mares who conquer in the race.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
oṣadhīr iti mātaras tad vo devīr upa bruve |
saneyam aśvaṃ gāṃ vāsa ' ātmānaṃ tava pūruṣa ||
Plants, by this name I speak to you, Mothers, to you the Goddesses: Steed, cow, and garment may I win, win back thy very self, O man.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
aśvatthe vo niṣadanaṃ parṇe vo vasatiṣ kṛtā |
gobhāja ' it kilāsatha yat sanavatha pūruṣam ||
The Holy Fig tree is your home, your mansion is the Parna tree: Winners of cattle shall ye be if ye regain for me this man.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
He who hath store of Herbs at hand like Kings amid a crowd of men,- Physician/Vaidya is that Bipra/sage's name, fiend-slayer, chaser of disease.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.6; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Herbs rich in Soma, rich in steeds, in nourishments, in strengthening power,- All these have I provided here, that this man may be whole again.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
अति विश्वाः परिष्ठा स्तेन इव ऽ व्रजम् अक्रमुः ।
ओषधीः प्राचुच्यवुर् यत् किं च तन्वो रपः ॥
ati viśvāḥ pariṣṭhā stena iva ' vrajam akramuḥ |
oṣadhīḥ prācucyavur yat kiṃ ca tanvo rapaḥ ||
Over all fences have they passed, as steals a thief into the fold. The Plants have driven from the frame whatever malady was there.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.10; the wording of this text may differ in places.
yad imā vājayann aham oṣadhīr hasta ' ādadhe |
ātmā yakṣmasya naśyati purā jīvagṛbho yathā ||
When, bringing back the vanished strength, I hold these herbs within my hand, The spirit of disease departs ere he can seize upon the life.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.11; the wording of this text may differ in places.
yasyauṣadhīḥ prasarpathāṅgam-aṅgaṃ paruṣ-paruḥ |
tato yakṣmaṃ vi bādhadhva ' ugro madhyamaśīr iva ||
He through whose frame, O Plants, ye creep member by member, joint by joint,- From him ye drive away disease like some strong arbiter of strife.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.12; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Fly, Spirit of Disease, begone, with the blue jay and kingfisher. Fly with the wind's impetuous speed, vanish together with the storm.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.13; the wording of this text may differ in places.
anyā vo ' anyām avatv anyānyasyā ' upāvata |
tāḥ sarvāḥ saṃvidānā ' idaṃ me prāvatā vacaḥ ||
Help every one the other, lend assistance each of you to each, All of you be accordant, give furtherance to this speech of mine.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.14; the wording of this text may differ in places.
याः फलिनीर् या ऽ अफला ऽ अपुष्पा याश् च पुष्पिणीः ।
बृहस्पतिप्रसूतास् ता नो मुञ्चन्त्व् अꣳहसः ॥
yāḥ phalinīr yā ' aphalā ' apuṣpā yāś ca puṣpiṇīḥ |
bṛhaspatiprasūtās tā no muñcantv am̐hasaḥ ||
Let fruitful Plants, and fruitless, those that blossom, and the blossomless, Urged onward by Brhaspati, release us from our pain and grief;
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.15; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Release me from the curse's plague and woe that comes from Varuna; Free me from Yama's fetter, from sin and offence against the Gods.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.16; the wording of this text may differ in places.
अवपतन्तीर् अवदन् दिव ऽ ओषधयस् परि ।
यं जीवम् अश्नवामहै न स रिष्याति पूरुषः ॥
avapatantīr avadan diva ' oṣadhayas pari |
yaṃ jīvam aśnavāmahai na sa riṣyāti pūruṣaḥ ||
What time, descending from the sky, the Plants flew earthward, thus they spake: No evil shall befall the man whom while he liveth we pervade,
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.17; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Of all the many Plants whose King is, Soma, Plants of hundred forms, Thou art the Plant most excellent, prompt to the wish, sweet to the heart.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.18; the wording of this text may differ in places.
O all ye various Herbs whose King is Soma, that o'erspread the earth, Urged onward by Brhaspati, combine your virtue in this Plant.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.19; the wording of this text may differ in places.
All Plants that hear this speech, and those that have departed far away, Come all assembled and confer your healing power upon this Herb.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.21; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Unharmed be he who digs you up, unharmed the man for whom I dig: And let no malady attack biped or quadruped of ours.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.20; the wording of this text may differ in places.
oṣadhayaḥ sam avadanta somena saha rājñā |
yasmai kṛṇoti brāhmaṇas tam̐ rājan pārayāmasi ||
With Soma as their Sovran Lord the Plants hold colloquy and say: O King, we save from death the man whose cure a Brahman undertakes.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.22; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Most excellent of all art thou, O Plant thy vassals are the trees. Let him be subject to our power, the man who seeks to injure us.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.97.23; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Agni, life-power and fame are thine: thy fires blaze mightily, thou rich in wealth of beams! Sage, passing bright, thou givest to the worshipper, with strength, the food that merits laud.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.140.1; the wording of this text may differ in places.
With brilliant, purifying sheen, with perfect sheen thou liftest up thyself in light. Thou, visiting both thy Mothers, aidest them as Son: thou joinest close the earth and heaven.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.140.2; the wording of this text may differ in places.
O Jatavedas, Son of Strength, rejoice thyself, gracious, in our fair hymns and songs. In thee are treasured various forms of strengthening food, born nobly and of wondrous help.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.140.3; the wording of this text may differ in places.
irajyann agne prathayasva jantubhir asme rāyo ' amartya |
sa darśatasya vapuṣo vi rājasi pṛṇakṣi sānasiṃ kratum ||
Agni, spread forth, as Ruler, over living things: give wealth to us, Immortal God. Thou shinest out from beauty fair to look upon: thou leadest us to conquering power.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.140.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
To him, the wise, who orders sacrifice, who hath great riches un der his control, Thou givest blest award of good, and plenteous food, givest him wealth that conquers all.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.140.5; the wording of this text may differ in places.
The men have set before them them for their welfare Agni, strong, visible to all, the Holy. Thee, Godlike One, with ears to hear, most famous, men's generations magnify with praise-songs.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 10.140.6; the wording of this text may differ in places.
आ प्यायस्व सम् एतु ते विश्वतः सोम वृष्ण्यम् ।
भवा वाजस्य संगथे ॥
ā pyāyasva sam etu te viśvataḥ soma vṛṣṇyam |
bhavā vājasya saṃgathe ||
Soma, wax great. From every side may vigorous powers unite in thee: Be in the gathering-Place of strength.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 9.31.4; the wording of this text may differ in places.
आ ते वत्सो मनो यमत् परमाच् चित् सधस्थात् ।
अग्ने त्वां कामया गिरा ॥
ā te vatso mano yamat paramāc cit sadhasthāt |
agne tvāṃ kāmayā girā ||
May Vatsa draw- thy mind away even from thy loftiest dwelling-place, Agni, with song that yearns for thee.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.11.7; the wording of this text may differ in places.
Agni, best Angiras, to thee all people who have pleasant homes, Apart, have turned as to their wish.
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896)This is the translator's rendering of the same verse where it occurs at RV 8.43.18; the wording of this text may differ in places.