Barahin-e-Ahmadiyya Part IV — Page 306
BarĀhĪn-e-a H madiyya — Part Four 306 of Agni for the pleasure of the gods. O bright Agni, who puri- fies, bring god to our sacrifices and oblations. We have praised you with the mantra composed most recently. Bestow upon us food and wealth, that is the source of progeny. God Agni, present our offerings to the gods, and may true knowledge be the reward of the giver, i. e. Agni. O Agni, come to our wor- ship, with all these gods, to drink the Soma juice and you too offer sacrifice. O wise Agni, the Kanwas—that is, Rishis—call you and sing your praise. O Agni, come with the gods. O Agni, make those who promote good deeds — that is, the gods that we worship—participants of the offering, together with their wives. O, bright-tongued, give them the Soma juice to drink. At the time of worship, offer to those gods, whom we worship and adore, the drink of the Soma juice. O god Agni, yoke your powerful mares, whom we call Rohits, to your chariot and bring the gods here by them. Bestower of rewards, O Agni, you, being the household fire, and partaker with Ritu of the sacrifice, worship the gods on behalf of those who pray to them. O Agni, we have invited you with great zeal to drink the Soma juice. Agni, come here with the Maruts. O mighty one, nei- ther a god nor any man has power over a rite dedicated to you. Agni, come with the Maruts. Agni, bring the beautiful wives of the gods here, and bring Twashtri, to drink the Soma juice. Agni, bring our offering, and our newest hymn to the atten- tion of the gods. You, Agni, were the first Angiras Rishi, a god; you were the helpful friend of gods. The wise and intelligent Maruts, possessing bright weapons, was born of your rite. O Agni, the first and chief Angiras, it is you on account of whom blessings are bestowed on the worship of gods. You are wise and multi-coloured. You are intelligent for the benefit of the whole world. You are the offspring of two mothers, who appear in dif- ferent poses for the benefit of man. O Agni, who overpowers the wind, manifest yourself