Rigveda 10.007.07
Rigveda · Mandala 10, Sukta 7 · Verse 10.7.7
Vedic Classification
Sanskrit Original
भवा॑ नो अग्नेऽवि॒तोत गो॒पा भवा॑ वय॒स्कृदु॒त नो॑ वयो॒धाः । रास्वा॑ च नः सुमहो ह॒व्यदा॑तिं॒ त्रास्वो॒त न॑स्त॒न्वो॒३॒॑ अप्र॑युच्छन्
bhavā no agne'vitota gopā bhavā vayaskṛduta no vayodhāḥ rāsvā ca naḥ sumaho havyadātiṃ trāsvota nastanvo3 aprayucchan
Be our protector, Agni, guardian of cattle; be our strong one, commander of our warriors. Bestow abundant oblations upon us; do not withdraw your counsel and strength from us.
Be our protector, Agni, (in obvious peril); be our preserver (in unseen danger), be the provider andgiver of sustenance; bestow upon us, nightly Agni, the donation of oblations, and ever attentive, protect ourpersons.
Agni, be thou our Guardian and Protector bestow upon us life and vital vigour. Accept, O Mighty One, the gifts we offer, and with unceasing care protect our bodies.