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Mandala VII

HYMN VI. Agni.

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Praise to the Asura, the Imperial Ruler, the Bold Warrior— I laud his deeds, who is as strong as Indra—and celebrate the Fort-destroyer.

2

Sage, sing, Food, Light— They bring him from the mountain, the Sovereign Overlord of the Earth and Sky. I decorate with songs the mighty actions which Agni, Fort-destroyer, did before.

3

The foolish, faithless, rude-tongued scoundrels— Without belief, sacrifice, or worship— Far, far away, Agni chased those Dasyus, and turned the godless westward.

4

Him who brought the East with his might, the Maidens in the Western Darkness rejoicing— Agni, Lord of wealth, unyielding conqueror of foes—I extol this one.

5

Him who broke down the walls with deadly weapons, and gave the Dawn to a Noble Husband— Young Agni, with conquering strength, subdued the Nahus tribes, and they brought their tribute.

6

In whose protection all men rest by nature— Desiring to enjoy his gracious favor— Agni Vaiśvānara in his Parents’ bosom found the choicest seat in Earth and Sky.

7

Vaiśvānara the God— At the sun’s setting— He took deep-hidden treasures to himself— Agni took them from Earth and Sky, from the sea beneath and the sea above us.

Source: Sacred Texts Archive
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