O Agni, bring to us Indra, together with the Vasus, bring hither the powerful Rudra with all his followers, Aditi, kindly to all Men, together with her sons, and longed-for Brhaspati with the singers!
Rig Veda VII, 10, 4
At sacrifice the prayerful congregation worships Agni, the priest of all joy, the ever-youthful deity. It is he who holds dominion over all treasures, unwearied envoy to the Gods at the hour of oblation.
Rig Veda VII, 10, 5
O Soma, be pure and ever more pure! Win cattle and horses and the treasure of children –all that brings joy!
Rig Veda IX, 59, 1
Be pure for the waters, be pure for the plants, be pure for the sacrifice and ever more pure, O you (Soma) the inviolable!
Rig Veda IX, 59, 2
O Soma, be pure and ever more pure! Surmounting all dangers you sit as a sage on the sacrificial straw!
Rig Veda IX, 59, 3
