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MANDALA V, HYMN 8.
MANDALA V, HYMN 8.
ASHTAKA III, ADHYAYA 8, VARGA 26.
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1. Thee, O Agni, the men who love Rita have kindled, the ancient ones thee the ancient, for the sake of bliss, O (god) who art produced by strength; the highly-brilliant, worshipful, in whom all refreshment dwells, the household god, the lord of the house, the chosen.
2. Thee, O Agni, the clans have set down, the ancient guest, the flame-haired lord of the house, with mighty light, with many shapes, the winner of prizes, giving good shelter and good help, who is busy among the decayed (wood)'.
3. Thee, O Agni, the human clans magnify, who knowest (the art of sacrificial) libations, who separatest (what was mixed), the highest bestower of treasures, who, (though) dwelling in secret, O blessed one, (yet) art visible to all, mightily roaring, an excellent sacrificer, shining with ghee.
4. Thee, O Agni, the supporter, we always have praised with our songs and have sat down near thee with adoration. Thus being kindled, O Angiras, be pleased with us, as a god through the mortal's brilliant (offering)', with thy glorious splendours.
5. Thou, O Agni, manifold-shaped, bestowest vigour on every house in thy ancient way, O muchpraised one! Thou rulest with might over much food. This impetuousness of thine, when thou rushest forward impetuously, is not to be defied.
6. Thee, O Agni, when kindled, O youngest one, the gods have made their messenger and bearer of
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| SR No. | 007680 |
| Book Title | Satapatha Bramhana Part 05 |
| 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 |