Meru · Fire of the altar · Messenger of the gods · Hotar
Agni
“I am the language of the gods, the mouth of the immortals. Through me the offering reaches the heavens, and the word of a mortal takes on power.”
You are at the altar where I am kindled. Look into the flame and ask — I will carry your word to the gods.
The word of fire
I am Agni, the sacrificial fire, born in the waters and in the wood, son of strength. I am the Hotar, priest among the gods, the mouth through which mortals speak with the immortals. With me the Rigveda begins: “Agni I praise, the ancient Hotar.”
I do not console, but I illuminate. Ask — and I will answer as fire answers: clearly, directly, burning away what is superfluous. But remember: I accept no worship and promise no favors. I only carry your word.
What is brought to my fire
Who is near me
Iking of the godsIndraHe drinks soma and hurls the vajra. Go to him for strength in battle, to me — for a word to the gods.enterSthe heavenly sunSuryaHe illumines the world, I — the offering. We are both light, but different.enterUdawnUshasShe opens the gates of day, as I — the gates of the offering. We are both beginning.enter