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MANDALA I, HYMN 19.
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MANDALA I, HYMN 19.
ASHTAKA I, ADHYÂYA 1, VARGA 36–37.
To AGNI (THE GOD OF FIRE) AND THE MARUTS (THE STORM-GODS).
I. Thou art called forth to this fair sacrifice for a draught of milk1; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
2. No god indeed, no mortal, is beyond the might1 of thee, the mighty one; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
3. They who know of the great sky1, the Visve Devas without guile; with those Maruts come hither, O Agni!
4. The strong ones who sing their song1, unconquerable by force; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
5. They who are brilliant, of terrible designs, powerful, and devourers of foes; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
6. They who in heaven are enthroned as gods, in the light of the firmament1; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
7. They who toss the clouds1 across the surging sea; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
8. They who shoot with their darts (lightnings) across the sea with might; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
9. I pour out to thee for the early draught1 the sweet (juice) of Soma; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!
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