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Mandala X

HYMN II. Agni.

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Gladden the longing gods, O you Youngest One: bring them, O Lord of Seasons, who knows the seasons, With all the Heavenly Priests, O Agni. You are the best worshipper among all Invokers.

2

You hold the Herald’s post, you hold the Cleanser’s role, wise thinker, wealth-giver, true to order. Let us offer oblations with Svāhā, and Agni, worthy God, give the gods their worship.

3

We have traveled the gods’ path, ready to do whatever work we can accomplish. May Agni, who knows, complete the worship. He is the Priest; let him set the rites and seasons.

4

When we ignore your laws, O Deities who know, you will correct our mistakes and shortcomings. Skillful to assign each god his fitting time, Agni shall make the worship pleasant.

5

When mortals, weak in mind and lacking understanding, forget to sacrifice, Then Agni, prudent and discerning, will worship the gods, the best worshipper, at the right time.

6

Because the Father has made you, Leader of all solemn rites, their splendid banner, Win by worship homes filled with heroes and rich food to nourish all men.

7

You, whom the sky and earth, you, whom the waters, and Tvaṣṭar, maker of fair things, created, Knowing well, along the Fathers’ path, shine with radiant light, enkindled, Agni.

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