BOOK 4 HYMN I. Agni. 1. THEE Agni, have the Gods, ever of one accord, sent hither down, a God, appointed messenger, yea, with their wisdom sent thee down. The Immortal, O thou Holy One, mid mortal men, the God-devoted God, the wise, have they brought forth, brought forth the omnipresent God-devoted Sage. 2. As such, O Agni, bring with favour to the Gods thy Brother Varuṇa who loveth sacrifice, True to the Law, the Âditya who supporteth men, the King, supporter of mankind. 3. Do thou, O Friend, turn hither him who is our Friend, swift as a wheel, like two car-steeds in rapid course,
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