agni sūktam (ṛgveda)

I glorify Agni, the high priest of sacrifice, the divine, the ministrant, who is the offerer and possessor of greatest wealth.

May that Agni, who is worthy to be praised by ancient and modern sages, gather the Gods here.

Through Agni, one gets lot of wealth that increases day by day. One gets fame and the best progeny.

O Agni, you are surrounding the non-violent sacrifice on all sides, that which indeed reaches (in) the gods.

May Agni, the sacrificer, one who possesses immense wisdom, he who is true, has most distinguished fame, is divine, come hither with the gods.

O Agni, whatever good you will do and whatever possessions you bestow (upon the worshipper), that, O Angiras, is indeed your essence.

O Agni, the illuminer (dispeller) of darkness, we approach near thee (thy vicinity) with thought (willingness), day by day, while bearing obeisance.

We approach thee, the shining (the radiant), the protector of noninjuring sacrifices, growing in your own dwelling, the bright star of truth.

O Agni, be easily accesible to us, like a father to his son. Accompany us for our well being.