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MANDALA I, HYMN 44.
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MANDALA I, HYMN 44. ASHTAKA I, ADHYÅYA 3, VARGA 28-30.
1. Agni, at the rising of the dawn' bring splendid wealth, immortal Gatavedas, to the worshipper, (and bring hither) to-day the gods awakening with the dawn.
2. For thou art the accepted messenger, the bearer of sacrificial food, O Agni, the charioteer of worship. United with the two Asvins and with the Dawn bestow on us abundance of valiant heroes, and high glory.
3. We choose to-day as our messenger Agni, the Vasu, the beloved of many, whose banner is smoke, whose ...' is light, at the dawning of the day, the beautifier of sacrifices.
4. I magnify at the dawning of the day Agni Gâtavedas, the best, the youngest guest, the best receiver of offerings, welcome to pious people, that he may go to the gods'.
5. I shall praise thee, O food on which everything lives, immortal one', Agni, the immortal protector, O holy god, the best sacrificer, O bearer of sacrificial food.
6. Be kind-spoken to him who praises thee, O youngest god, honey-tongued, the best receiver of offerings. Lengthening Praskanva's life, that he may reach old age, do homage to the host of the gods.
7. The clans kindle thee, the all-possessing Hotri:
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