Canto 31Gaupayanas or Laupayanas · Sukta 24
Book 2. Part Two: Other Hymns to Agni
1-2. O Fire, be one inmost to us and our deliverer, one benignant
and helpful and with defences to shield us. Fire is a prince
of treasures and has the inspiration of the riches; bring to
us, give us that wealth of deepest light.
53-4. Awake and listen to our cry; deliver us from all that works
sin and evil. O luminous pure-flaming Fire, we yearn to thee
for friend and comrade that they may receive thy bliss.