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Sama Veda II.2.2.5: By Agni Agni is inflamed, Lord of the
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895) · From Hymns of the Samaveda (1895)
1. By Agni Agni is inflamed, Lord of the house, wise, young,. who bears
Our gifts: the ladle is his mouth.
2. God, Agni, be his sure defence who, lord of sacrificial gifts.
Worshippeth thee the messenger.
3. Be gracious, brilliant Godl to him who, rich in sacred gifts,would fain
Call Agni to the feast of Gods!
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Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.2.2.5: By Agni Agni is inflamed, Lord of the.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/128/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.2.2.5: By Agni Agni is inflamed, Lord of the.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/128/.
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