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mentation we gain a fairly gross understanding of our true status and are realised to that extent. We realise the importance of prayer and feel breathless without the same even for a minute or less than that time. The Upanishad continues after the above mantra and states the importance of prayer in order to attain liberation. With this intent in mind, the Supreme as present in Agni is worshipped --
“Agne naya supatha raye asman visvani deva vayunani vidvan:
yuyodhyasmajjuhuranameno bhuyistam te nama uktim vidhema.
The meaning of the prayer is “O Lord, as `Agni', you are verily the controller of the body, and even of the whole universe; lead us by the highest path to the wealth of liberation; you fully know all that we know, all the efforts we have made; remove from us the effects of past sinful acts that are causing bondage, thus we pray unto you with our fullest knowledge and devotion.”
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