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MANDALA III, HYMN 12.
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MANDALA III, HYMN 12. ASHTAKA III, ADHYAYA 1, VARGA 11-12.
To INDRA-AGNI. 1. Indra-Agni, in consequence of our prayers come hither to the pressed (Soma), to the precious cloud? Drink of it incited by our thoughts (i.e. by our prayers).
2. Indra-Agni, the brillianti sacrifice of him who praises you goes forward together (with the Soma libations, the praises, &c.). Thus drink this pressed (Soma)!
3. By this stirring sacrifice I choose Indra and Agni who show themselves as sages ; may they here satiate themselves with Soma.
4. I call the bounteous , the killers of foes ?, the united conquerors, unconquered, Indra-Agni, the greatest winners of booty.
5. The praisers rich in hymns, knowing all the ways (of the sacrifice), laud you. Indra-Agni, I choose the food (which you give).
6. Indra-Agni, you have hurled down by one deed the ninety strongholds together of which the Dâsas were the lords.
7. Indra-Agni, the thoughts (of the worshippers) go forward towards (you) from the work (of sacrifice) along the paths of Rita.
8. Indra and Agni, yours are powerful abodes and delights. You cross the waters: this is the deed which belongs to you?
9. Indra and Agni, you display the lights of heaven in your deeds of strength; that mighty deed of yours has been known far and wide.
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