Adhyāya 27: Khilakāṇḍa, continued

Half-ykars and Seasons strengthen thee, Agni, the Years

Kindle thee, Agni, wake this man to knowledge : risje up

The Br&hmans present here elect thee, Agni : be thou pro-

Even here do thou, O Agni, stablish wealth let not oppres-

A. V. a. fl. i. The Friend: the Ged Mitra. By toay of fi-iindthip: mitradkd.

Past those who slay, past enemies, past thoughtless men,

Holder of sway, shine here refulgent, Agni ! invincible,

Brihaspati, Savitar, riTe this man knowledge : aharpen him

As thou, Brihaspati, from curse hast freed us, from dwelling

Looking upon the loftier light, etc., as in XX. 21.

Uplifted are the brands that are his fuel : lofty and brilliant

TauiinapU the Asura, all-possessing, God among Gods, the

With mead to sacrifice thou comest, Agni, comest as ftieiidly-

Let kim pay worship to this Agni's greatness, daintily fed :

Widely expan^ve, ruling by foundation, the Doors divine —

May Dawn and Night protect — his heavenly Consorts — in

Ye two celestial Hotars, greet with praises this lofty rite of

Three Goddesiet: of Prayer and Devotion.

This our productive wondrous flow may Tvashtar pour down

Vanaspati, presenting of tliyself, aead God-ward ! Let Agni,

Pay sacrifice to Indra, J&tavedas Agni 1 with Hail ! All Gods

Wise, bright, arranger of his teams, he seeketh men with.

The God whom both these worlds brought forth for riches,

What time the mighty waters came containing the uni¥«rtal

Who in his might surveyed the floods enclosing productive

This and the following verse are taken, in continuation of verse 24,

With thy yoked teams in hundreds and in thousands come to our sacrifice and solemn worship. Vayu, make thee glad at this libation. Preserve us ever- more, ye Gods, with blessings.

Drawn by thy team, YAyn, com© : to thee ii offered thii^

Ytlyu, the bright is offered thee, best of the meath at holy

Lover of worship, leader, come Vayu with thought, to sacrifice^ Propitious with propitious teams !

Come thou with one, and ten, Self-Existent ! with two

Wondei'fiil Vayu, Lord of Truth, thou who art Tvashfar's

Like kine unmilbed we call aloud, Hero, to thee and sing

None other like to thee, of earth or of the heavens, hath

That we may win us wealth and power, we poets call on

As such, Wonderful, whose hand holds thunder, praised

What succour will he bring to ua, wonderful, eTer-prospering

What genuine and most liberal draught will spirit thee with

Do thou who arr, protector of us thy friends who praise thee Wifh hundred aids approach us.

Sing to your Agui with each song, at every sacrifice, for

Protect us, Agni, through the first, protect ua through th)

The Son of Strength ; for is he not our Friend ] Let u» aerve

Thou art Samvatsara ; thou art Parivatsara ; thou art Id&-

The teams wherewith thou seekest him who offers, within his house, Vayu, to direct him, Therewith send wealth to us with full enjoyment, a hero son and gifts of kine and horses.