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MANDALA IV, HYMN 1.
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MANDALA IV, HYMN 1.
ASHTAKA III, ADHYÅYA 4, VARGA 12–15.
1. Thee, O Agni, the gods concordantly have ever set to work as their divine steward; with this intention they have set thee to work. They have generated ? thee, O worshipful one ?, the immortal among the mortals, the wise, god-loving god; they have generated every wise, god-loving (Agni) 3.
2. Do thou, [O Agni",] turn to brother Varuna, towards the gods ? with thy kindness, to (Varuna) who accepts the sacrifice, to the eldest (god) who accepts the sacrifice, the righteous Aditya who supports the (human) tribes, the king who supports the (human) tribes.
3. O friend, turn to thy friend (Varuna), as a wheel of a chariot rapidly (follows) the swift (horse), for our sake, O wonderful one, rapidly. O Agni, find mercy (for us) with Varuna, with the all-brilliant Maruts. Bless (us), O flaming one, that we may propagate ourselves, that we may press onward ; bless us, O' wonderful one!
4. Mayst thou, O Agni, who knowest Varuna, deprecate for us the god's anger. Being the best sacrificer, the best carrier (of the gods), flaming, remove from us all hatred.
5. As such, O Agni, be for us the lowest? (god) with thy help, our nearest (friend) while this dawn shines forth. Being liberal (towards us), cause, by sacrificing, Varuna to go away from us. Love mercy; readily hear our call.
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