Utshovদশতি 9
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
Bring us most mighty splendour thou, Agni, resistless on thy way: Prepare for us the path that leads to glorious opulence and strength!
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
May the brave man, if full of zeal he serve and kindle Agni's flame, Duly presenting sacred gifts, enjoy the Gods' protecting help.
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
Thy bright smoke lifts itself aloft, and far-extended shines in heaven, For, Purifier! like the Sun thou beamest with thy radiant glow.
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
Thou, Agni, even as Mitra, hast a princely glory of thine own. Bright, active God, thou makest fame increase like means of nourishment.
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
At dawn let Agni, much-beloved, guest of the house, be glorified, In whom, the everlasting one, all mortals make their offerings blaze.
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
Most moving song be Agni's: shine on high, O rich in radiant light! Like the chief consort of a King riches and strength proceed from thee.
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
Exerting all our strength with thoughts of power we glorify in speech Agni your dear familiar friend, the darling guest in every house.
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
His beam hath lofty power of life: sing praise to Agni, to the God Whom men have set in foremost place, like Mitra for their eulogy!
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
To noblest Agni, friend of man, chief Vritra-slayer, have we come- Who with Srutarvan, Riksha's son, in lofty presence is inflamed.
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Book I, Chapter II, Decade IV, Agni
Born as the loftiest Law commands, comrade of those who grew with him. Agni, the sire of Kasyapa by faith, the mother, Manu, Sage.