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Sama Veda II.6.2.1: Chant we a hymn to Agni while we
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895) · From Hymns of the Samaveda (1895)
1. Chant we a hymn to Agni while we go to sacrifice, to him
Who hears us even from afar!
2. Who from of old, in carnage, when the folk were gathered, hath preserved.
His household for the worshipper.
3. May that most blissful Agni guard our wealth and all ourfamily.
And keep us safe from pain and grief
4. Yea, let men say, Agni is born, even he who slayeth Vritra, he,
Who winneth wealth in every fight!
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Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.6.2.1: Chant we a hymn to Agni while we.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/280/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Sama. “Sama Veda II.6.2.1: Chant we a hymn to Agni while we.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/samaveda-rishis/280/.
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