Dashati 7
Agni as the sovereign of sacrifice (yajña-samrāṭ) and the energizing divine powers that make the rite fruitful
Agni
Bright forward-driving praise—processional and triumphant suited to ‘calling in’ deities and affirming ritual sovereignty
Ṛṣi and chandas are not provided; identification requires tracing each mantra to its Ṛgvedic source and consulting the Sāmavedic anukramaṇī for this arcikā/prapāṭhaka location.
本组颂歌以阿耆尼为祭祀之王（yajña-samrāṭ），主宰并承载供献，使仪式得以成就；继而召请阿湿毗那双神迅疾降临，作为慈惠的援助者与寻得财富者；又言因苏摩而振奋的因陀罗，威力被激发而倾释广大财宝。整体呈现“召请→临在→增力→赐予”的祭仪神学：以明亮而凯旋的赞颂确立神在祭中的主权，遂得牛群、财物与扩展的繁荣。
Mantras
Mantra 1
अस्तावि मन्म पूर्व्यं ब्रह्मेन्द्राय वोचत पूर्वीरृतस्य बृहतीरनूषत स्तोतुर्मेधा असृक्षत
古老之歌已被颂唱；当向因陀罗（Indra）宣告神圣梵咒（brahman）。多种宏大的、依ṛta（宇宙正法）之赞颂已回响；祭者之灵感与慧力已被放出。
Mantra 2
समिन्द्रो रायो बृहतीरधूनुत सं क्षोणी समु सूर्यम् सं शुक्रासः शुचयः सं गवाशिरः सोमा इन्द्रममन्दिषुः
因陀罗（Indra）已尽然抖落宏大之财宝；并使大地与太阳各得其位；使明净而光辉之力，与以牛群为首的财富，悉皆会聚：苏摩（Soma）之汁已使因陀罗欢悦振奋。
Mantra 3
स नो दूराच्चासाच्च नि मर्त्यादघायोः पाहि सदमिद्विश्वायुः
愿你护佑我们：无论远方或近处，使我们免受那欲加害的凡人之侵；恒常地，确然地，赐与我们遍一切的生命力（viśvāyuḥ）。
Frequently Asked Questions
The simile highlights Agni’s fitness and splendour in the rite—like a decorated steed ready for procession—while stressing his role as the sovereign presence guiding the sacrifice.
It describes the Aśvins as ‘born of/connected with the waters,’ emphasizing their swift, life-giving arrival and their power to aid the sacrificer and bring wealth.
The repeated “sam” conveys completeness and totality: Indra sets things fully in order and shakes forth abundant riches, especially after being exhilarated by Soma.