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Rig Veda 5.28: AGNI inflamed hath sent to heaven his lustre…
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1896) · From The Hymns of the Rigveda (1896)
AGNI inflamed hath sent to heaven his lustre: he shines forth widely turning unto Morning.
Eastward the ladle goes that brings all blessing, praising the Godswith homage and oblation.
Enkindled, thou art King of the immortal world: him who brings offerings thou attendest for his weal.
He whom thou urgest on makes all possessions his: he sets before thee, Agni, gifts that guests may claim.
Show thyself strong for mighty bliss, O Agni, most excellent be thine effulgent splendours.
Make easy to maintain our household lordship, and overcome the might of those who hate us.
Thy glory, Agni, I adore, kindled, exalted in thy strength.
A Steer of brilliant splendour, thou art lighted well at sacred rites.
Agni, invoked and kindled, serve the Gods, thou skilled in sacrifice:
For thou art bearer of our gifts.
Invoke and worship Agni while the sacrificial rite proceeds:
For offering-bearer choose ye him.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Rig. “Rig Veda 5.28: AGNI inflamed hath sent to heaven his lustre….” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/rigveda-rishis/380/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Rig. “Rig Veda 5.28: AGNI inflamed hath sent to heaven his lustre….” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/rigveda-rishis/380/.
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