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Introduction ( Mandala 1, Sukta 99)
In the following mantra Agni the seer the knower of all is offered the choicest gift, the very sap of life the distilled juice of Ananda the Soma. So at least he would transport us all obstruction and misfortunes that defect life like a boat across the water.

 

Text (Hymn (1.99))

jātavedase sunavāma somam arātīyato ni dahāti vedaĥ

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sa naĥ parşhat ati durgāņi vishvā

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Devanagari Text

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Translation
To the one who knows of all births, we prepare and offer the Soma;
May he burn up completely the wealth and knowledge of our foes;
May Agni lead us to happiness;
Overcoming all grief and sin, may he carry us a in a boat across a river.
 

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