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1. HE in the ancient way by strength engendered,
lo! straight hath taken to himself all wisdom.
The waters and the bowl have made him friendly. The Gods
possessed the wealth bestowing Agni.
2 At Ayu's ancient call he by his wisdom
gave all this progeny of men their being,
And, by refulgent light, heaven and the waters. The Gods
possessed the wealth. bestowing Agni.
3 Praise him, ye Aryan folk, as chief
performer of sacrifice adored and ever toiling,
Well-tended, Son of Strength, the Constant Giver. The Gods
possessed the wealth bestowing Agni.
4 That Matarisvan rich in wealth and
treasure, light-winner, finds a pathway for his offispring.
Guard of our folk, Father of earth and heaven. The Gods
possessed the wealth bestowing Agni.
5 Night and Dawn, changing each the other's
colour, meeting together suckle one same Infant:
Golden between the heaven and earth he shineth. The Gods
possessed the wealth bestowing Agni.
6 Root of wealth, gathering-place of
treasures, banner of sacrifice, who grants the suppliant's wishes:
Preserving him as their own life immortal, the Gods
possessed the wealth-bestowing Agni.
7 Now and of old the home of wealth, the
mansion of what is born and what was born aforetime,
Guard of what is and what will be hereafter,-the Gods
possessed the wealth bestowing Agni.
8 May the Wealth-Giver grant us conquering
riches; may the Wealth-Giver grant us wealth with heroes.
May the Wealth-Giver grant us food with offspring, and
length of days may the Wealth-Giver send us.
9 Fed with our fuel, purifying Agni, so
blaze to us auspiciously for glory.
This prayer of ours may Varuna grant, and Mitra, and Aditi
and Sindhu, Earth and Heaven.
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