Book 20. Hymn 103

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"Hymns of the Atharva Veda", by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1895],

Hymn Ciii

1Solicit with your hymns, for aid, Agni the God with piercing

flame,

For riches famous Agni, Purmilha 'and ye men, Agni to light

our dwelling well.

2Agni, come hither with thy fires: we choose thee as our Hotai-

priest.

Let the extended ladle full of oil balm thee, best priest, to sit on

sacred grass.

3For unto thee, O Angiras, O Son of Strength, move ladles in the

sacrifice,

To Agni, Child of Force, whose locks drop oil, we seek, fore-

most in sacrificial rites.