agni

noun

Meaning

The Vedic deity of fire and the personification of the sacrificial flame that acts as a messenger between humans and the divine.

Examples

Priests invoke Agni during the ritual to carry their prayers to the heavens.
In the Vedas, Agni is praised as the first of the gods and the witness to all sacred vows.

Synonyms: fire, flame, deity, hearth

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agni

noun

Pronunciation: ˈɑːɡni

Definition

The Vedic deity of fire and the personification of the sacrificial flame that acts as a messenger between humans and the divine.

Examples

Priests invoke Agni during the ritual to carry their prayers to the heavens.
In the Vedas, Agni is praised as the first of the gods and the witness to all sacred vows.
The ritual fire, or agni, serves as the central point of the wedding ceremony.

Synonyms of agni

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