The Rig Veda — Mandala 2, Hymn 2 (1896)
“ Whose sacrifice the strong seek, Agni, when it shines for never-failing offspring in thine own abode. 12. Knower of all that lives, O Agni may we both, singers of praise and chiefs, be in thy keeping still. Help us to wealth exceeding good and glorious, abundant, rich in children and their progeny. 13. The princely worshippers who send to those who sing thy praise, O Agni, guerdon, graced with kine and steeds,- Lead thou both these and us forward to higher bliss. With brave men in the assembly may we speak aloud. ”
