Utshovदशति 12
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Book II, Chapter I, Decade II, Agni
Sing forth to him the holy, most munificent, sublime with his refulgent glow, To Agni, ye Upastutas
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Book II, Chapter I, Decade II, Agni
Agni, he conquers by thine aid that brings him store of valiant sons and does great deeds, Whose bond of friendship is thy choice
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Book II, Chapter I, Decade II, Agni
Sing praise to him the Lord of light! The Gods have made the God to be their messenger, To bear oblation to the Gods.
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Book II, Chapter I, Decade II, Agni
Anger not him who is our guest! He is the bright God Agni, praised by many a man, God Hotar, skilled in sacrifice.
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Book II, Chapter I, Decade II, Agni
May Agni, worshipped, bring us bliss: may the gift, blessed one! and sacrifice bring bliss. Yea, may our eulogies bring bliss.
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Book II, Chapter I, Decade II, Agni
Thee have we chosen skilfullest in sacrifice, immortal Priest among the Gods, Wise finisher of this holy rite.
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Book II, Chapter I, Decade II, Agni
Bring us that splendour, Agni, which may overcome each greedy fiend in our abode, And the malicious wrath of men!
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Book II, Chapter I, Decade II, Agni
Soon as the eager Lord of men is friendly unto Manu's race Agni averteth from us all the Rakshasas!