Satapatha Bramhana Part 05

SR No.: 007680
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Julius Eggeling
Publisher: Oxford
Publication Year: 1900
Total Pages: 2017
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 44 MB

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VEDIC HYMNS.
constant offerings and hymns through his life in his house. May such longing ever bring auspicious days to him.
8. I praise thy favour; it resounded here. May this song (which is like) a favourite wife, awaken for thee1. Let us brighten thee, being rich in horses and chariots. Mayst thou maintain our knightly power day by day.
9. May (the worshipper) here frequently of his own accord approach thee, O (god) who shinest in darkness', resplendent day by day. Let us worship thee sporting and joyous, surpassing the splendour of (other) people.
10. Whoever, rich in horses and rich in gold, approaches thee, O Agni, with his chariot full of wealth-thou art the protector and the friend of him who always delights in showing thee hospitality.
11. Through my kinship (with thee) I break down the great (foes) by my words'. That (kinship) has come down to me from my father Gotama. Be thou attentive to this our word, O youngest, highly wise Hotri, as the friend of our house.
12. May those guardians of thine, infallible Agni, sitting down together protect us, the never sleeping, onward-pressing, kind, unwearied ones, who keep off the wolf, who never tire.
13. Thy guardians, O Agni, who seeing have saved the blind son of Mamatâ from distress-He the possessor of all wealth has saved them who have done good deeds. The impostors, though trying to deceive, could not deceive.
14. In thy companionship we dwell, protected by thee. Under thy guidance let us acquire gain. Accomplish both praises1, O (thou who art the)
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