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Post by Anne Terri on Aug 9, 2011 9:41:11 GMT 1
RIGVEDA –BOOK 4-HYMN XV. Agni.
1. AGNI the Herald, like a horse, is led forth at our solemn rite, God among Gods adorable. 2 Three times unto our solemn rite comes Agni like a charioteer, Bearing the viands to the Gods. 3 Round the oblations hath he paced, Agni the Wise, the Lord of Strength, Giving the offerer precious boons. 4 He who is kindled eastward for Sṛñjaya, Devāvata's son, Resplendent, tamer of the foe. 5 So mighty be the Agni whom the mortal hero shall command, With sharpened teeth and bountiful. 6 Day after day they dress him, as they clean a horse who wins the prize. Dress the red Scion of the Sky. 7 When Sahadeva's princely son with two bay horses thought of me, Summoned by him I drew not back. 8 And truly those two noble bays I straightway took when offered me, From Sahadeva's princely son. 9 Long, O ye Aśvins, may he live, your care, ye Gods, the princely son. Of Sahadeva, Somaka. 10 Cause him the youthful prince, the son of Sahadeva, to enjoy Long life, O Aśvins, O ye Gods.
Bibliography: Rigveda, translated by Ralph Thomas Hotchkin Griffith, (1896)
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