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MANDALA V, HYMN 17.
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MANDALA V, HYMN 17. ASHTAKA IV, ADHYÅYA 1, VARGA 9.
1. May the mortal truly by sacrifices, O god, (magnify) the stronger one for help; may the Paru, when good service has been performed, magnify Agni (and thereby draw him) hither for his aid.
2. For thou art manifestly considered as his (i. e. Agni's) disposer, highly brilliant by thyself 1 : (magnify then Agni who is) a firmament of bright splendour, lovely beyond a thought 3.
3. (It is) yonder (sun ?) who verily has been yoked by his (i.e. Agni's) light through the impetuous speech :-(by the light of Agni) whose flames mightily shine as if (they were made to shine) by the sperm of heaven 3.
4. Through his, the wise one's, insight there is wealth on his, the wonderful (Agni's), chariot. And Agni is praised, he who is to be invoked among all peoples.
5. Now indeed our liberal lords have manifestly attained 1 treasure. Offspring of vigour! Protect us for the sake of victory! Help us to welfare ! And assist us to grow strong in fights!
NOTES.
The same Rishi and metre.-No verse occurs in the other Samhitas.
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