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How did the Vedic people perform prayer to Agni? Why do you think Agni was addressed as a priest? List the objectives of the sacrifice.

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Mode to offer a prayer to Agni:
Here are two verses from the Rigveda addressed to Agni, the god of fire, often identified with the sacrificial fire, into which offerings were placed so as to reach the other deities:

Bring, o strong one, this sacrifice of ours to the gods, o wise one, as a liberal giver. Bestow on us, a priest, abundant food. Agni obtain, by sacrificing, mighty wealth for us.

Procure, O Agni, for ever to him who prays to you (the gift of) nourishment, the wonderful cow. May a son be ours, offspring that continues our line.....

I think Agni was addressed as a priest because it was a sacrificial fire, it was consider very pious. The priest was also to suppose to least as pious life in the society.

List of the objectives of the sacrifice.

(i) Religious satisfaction.

(ii) To get the blessing of gods for peace, prosperity, success in individual life.

(iii) To show power and strength by the chief or the rulers.

(iv) To get rain in time.

(v) To get wonderful cow and son to keep continue family live.

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Fig.: I

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