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Thee standing in the third region [1],<br />
In the birthplace of holy order, the steers inspirited.<br />
d Agni hath cried, like Dyaus thundering,<br />
Licking the earth, devouring the plants;<br />
Straightway on birth he shone aflame,<br />
He blazeth with his light within the firmaments.<br />
e Eager, purifying, the envoy, the wise one,<br />
Agni, the immortal, hath been established among men;<br />
He beareth and darteth forward his ruddy smoke;<br />
The sky he attaineth with his pure radiance.<br />
f The banner of the whole world, the germ [2],<br />
Filled on birth the firmaments;<br />
Even the firm mountain he cleft passing over,<br />
When the five peoples sacrificed to Agni.<br />
g Receptacle of prosperity, supporter of riches,<br />
Granter of thoughts, guardian of the Soma,<br />
Son of the bright one, of strength, the king<br />
Is resplendent within the waters, kindled before the dawns.<br />
h He who first maketh for thee to-day, O thou of wondrous radiance,<br />
A cake rich in ghee, O god Agni;<br />
Do thou bear him ever on to the better,<br />
To glory allotted by the gods, O youngest one [3].<br />
i Give him portion, O Agni, in praises;<br />
Give him portion in every hymn that is sung,<br />
Dear shall he be before Surya, dear before Agni<br />
With what is born, what is to be born shall he be victorious.<br />
k Thee, O Agni, the sacrificers through the days<br />
Bear as many riches desirable;<br />
With thee desiring wealth,<br />
Eagerly they revealed the stall rich in kine.<br />
l Shining like gold, he hath become widely resplendent,<br />
For glory shining with immortal life;<br />
Agni became immortal in his strength,<br />
What time prolific Dyaus begat him.<br />
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a O Lord of food, accord us food,<br />
Uninjurious, impetuous;<br />
Do thou further the donor,<br />
Bestow strength on our bipeds, our quadrupeds.<br />
b May the All-gods thee,<br />
O Agni, bear up with their thoughts;<br />
Be thou to us most propitious,<br />
With kindly face, abounding in light,<br />
c Come forward, O Agni, rich in light,<br />
With auspicious rays;<br />
Shining with great radiance,<br />
Harm not our offspring with thy body.<br />
d With kindling-wood serve Agni,<br />
Awaken the guest with ghee;<br />
In him [1] offer oblations.<br />
e Far-famed is this Agni of Bharata,<br />
Since his great light shineth like the sun;<br />
He who overcame Puru in battle<br />
Keith: Taittiriya-Samhita, Translation - Page 171 of 341