v. 1. 9. With six (verses) he consecrates; the seasons are six; verily he consecrates him with the seasons. With seven he consecrates; the metres are seven; verily he consecrates him with th... Read more

v. 1. 4 ‘On the instigation of the god Savitr thee’, (with these words) he digs, for instigation. Then with it he produces smoke; ‘Full of light, thee, O Agni, of fair aspe... Read more

Translator – Arthur Berriedale Keith KANDA V THE EXPLANATION OF THE PILING OF THE FIRE ALTAR PRAPATHAKA I The Placing of the Fire in the Fire-pan v. 1. 1. He offers the Savitr offering... Read more

iv. 7.13. a. Agni I yoke with glory, with ghee, The bird divine mighty in strength; Therewith may we fly to the expanse of the ruddy one, Mounting the heaven above the highest vault. b. Thes... Read more

PRAPATHAKA VII The Piling of the Fire Altar (Continued) iv. 7. 1. a. O Agni and Visnu, may these songs gladden you in unison; come ye with radiance and strength. b. May for me strength, inst... Read more

iv. 6. 7. a. When first thou didst cry on birth, Arising from the ocean or the dust, The wings of the eagle, the limbs of the gazelle, That is thy famed birth, O steed. b. The steed given by... Read more

iv. 6. 4. a. Swift, like a bull sharpening his horns, the warrior Fond of slaughter, disturber of the people, Bellowing, unwinking, sole hero, Indra at once conquered a hundred hosts. b. Wit... Read more

PRAPATHAKA VI The Preparation of the Fire iv. 6. 1. a. The strength resting on the stone, the bill, On the wind, on Parjanya, on the breath of Varuna, Brought together from the waters, from... Read more

iv. 5. 6. a. Homage to the oldest, and to the youngest. b. Homage to the first born, and to the later born. c. Homage to the midmost, and to the immature. d. Homage to the hindmost, and to h... Read more

PRAPATHAKA V The Offerings to Rudra iv. 5. 1. a. Homage to thy wrath, O Rudra, To thine arrow homage also; Homage to thy bow, And homage to thine arms. b. With thy most kindly arrow, And kin... Read more