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Mandala VII

HYMN XXXIX Viśvedevas.

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AGNI, standing tall, has shown a generous welcome: the flames move towards the assembly of the gods. Like horsemen, the stones chose their path: let the priest, energized, celebrate our worship.

2

Soft underfoot, their sacred grass is scattered: these go like kings among the ranks around them, At the call of the early night and morning—Vāyu, and Pūṣan with his team—to bless us.

3

Here the noble gods proceed on their path: in the vast sky, adorned with beauty, they appear. Follow your way here, you who travel far: hear this our envoy who went to meet you.

4

For they are holy helpers at sacrifices: all gods approach the gathering place. Bring these, eager, to our worship, Agni, swift Nisatyas, Bhaga, and Purandhi.

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AGNI, to these men’s hymns, from earth and heaven, bring Mitra, Varuṇa, Indra, and Agni, And Aryaman, and Aditi, and Viṣṇu. Sarasvatī be joyful, and the Maruts.

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Even as the holy wish, the gift is offered: may he, unfulfilled, come when men desire him. Give never-ending, ever-conquering wealth: with gods as allies, may we be victorious.

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Now both worlds have been praised by the Vasisthas; and holy Mitra, Varuṇa, and Agni. May they, brilliant deities, make our song supreme. Preserve us always, ye gods, with blessings.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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