Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part IV — Page 298
BarĀhĪn-e-a H madiyya — Part Four 298 praised by Rishis, both ancient and modern, draw the attention of the gods hither. O Agni, who is produced by the friction of two pieces of wood, bring here the gods to the purified clipped grass. You call the gods on our behalf, and are worshipped. O Agni, offer today our tasty sacrifice to the gods, so that they should eat it. O Agni, present our oblation to Vayu, sun, and other gods. O unblemished Agni, you are a clever god amongst the gods. You live with your parents, and grant us our children; you are the bestower of all riches. Call him, invoking the blessed name of Agni, who is the first of the gods. O Agni, owner of red horses, propitiated by our praise, bring thirty-three gods to us. O Agni, in view of what you are, people kindle you constantly in the secure places of their homes. O you, who are the cause of everyone’s life, be a source of wealth for our benefit. O Wise Agni, you are Tanapaput, i. e. the consumer of your own substance. Present today our delicious sacrifice to the gods as their food. Agni, the god, who remains ever young, is very wise, and is the protector of the house of the sacrificer and the bearer of offerings, whose mouth is the vehicle of conveying our sacri- fices to the gods, and who is lit by the fire of the household. Everlasting Agni, combining his food with his flame, and eat- ing it quickly , ascends the dry wood. The flame of the burn- ing element spreads like a swift horse, and roars like a cloud in heavenly heights. O Agni, the unobstructed sacrifice , which you protect from all sides, is definitely conveyed to the gods. O Agni, grant all the favours that you can to the one who makes offerings to you. All such favours will come back to you, O Angiras. Through Agni, the worshipper is granted affluence that increases day by day, and which is the fountainhead of renown and the multiplier of man’s progeny. O Indra and Vayu, these offerings are made to you [ liber- ally]. Come here, bringing food for us. O Indra, who is praised