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Mandala I

HYMN LX. Agni.

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As if a precious treasure Mātarisvan brought, as a gift, the glorious Priest to Bhṛgu, Banner of sacrifice, the good Protector, child of two births, the swiftly moving envoy.

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Both gods and men obey this Ruler's order, gods who are worshipped, men who yearn and worship. As Priest he takes his seat before dawn, House-Lord, adorable with men, Ordainer.

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May our fair praise, born of the heart, most recent, reach him whose tongue, even at his birth, is sweet as honey; Whom mortal priests, men, with their strong effort, supplied with fine food, have created.

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Good to mankind, the yearning Purifier has among men been placed as worthy Priest. May Agni be our friend, Lord of the household, protector of the wealth in the home.

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As such we Gotamas with hymns extol thee, O Agni, as the guardian Lord of wealth, Decking thee like a horse, the swift winner. May he, enriched with prayer, come soon and early.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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