The Rig Veda — Mandala 3, Hymn 5 (1896)
“ Agni is Mitra when enkindled duly, Mitra as Priest, Varuna, Jatavedas; Mitra as active minister, and House-Friend, Mitra of flowing rivers and of mountains. 5. The Earth's, the Bird's dear lofty place he guardeth, he guardeth in his might the course of Surya, Guardeth the Seven-headed in the centre, guardeth sublime the Deities enjoyment. 6. The skillful God who knows all forms of knowledge made for himself a fair form, meet for worship. ”
