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VEDIC HYMNS.
MANDALA I, HYMN 94.
ASHTAKA I, ADHYÅYA 6, VARGA 30-32.
1. We have sent forward 1 with thoughtful mind this song of praise like a chariot to the worthy Gâtavedas. For blissful is his care for us in his companionship. Agni! May we suffer no harm in thy friendship.
2. He prospers for whom thou performest the sacrifice; he dwells untouched?; he acquires abundance of heroes. He is strong; no distress overtakes him. Agni! May we suffer no harm in thy friendship.
3. May we be able to light thee. Prosper our prayers. The gods eat the sacrificial food that is offered in thee. Bring thou hither the Adityas, for we long for them. Agni! May we suffer no harm in thy friendship.
4. Let us bring fuel and prepare sacrificial gifts for thee, awaking thy attention at each jointi (of the month). Help forward. our prayers that we may live. Agni! May we suffer no harm in thy friendship
5. (He is) the shepherd of the clans ; by his nightly light the creatures walk, the two-footed and four-footed. Thou art the bright, great splendour of dawn. Agni! May we suffer no harm in thy friendship.
6. Thou art the Adhvaryu and the ancient Hotri, the Prasastril, the Potri, the born Purohita . Knowing the duties of every priest thou givest
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