Agni

[ uhg-nee; English ag-nee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Hindu Mythology. the god of fire, one of the three chief divinities of the Vedas.

Agni

/ ˈʌɡnɪ /

Origin of Agni¹

< Sanskrit: fire, the fire-god; akin to Latin ignis, Russian ogón' fire

Origin of Agni¹

Sanskrit: fire

O Agni, on to the strong host of the Maruts, bedecked with golden chains and ornaments.

The men who have brought worship to Agni, are renowned as successful by wealth and by powerful offspring.

May we be of those who have worshipped Agni with the gift of offerings, who cause him to thrive and kindle him.

Thou art called forth to this fair sacrifice for a draught of milk; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!

The strong ones who sing their song, unconquerable by force; with the Maruts come hither, O Agni!

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