Dictionary of Pali Proper Names v1.c6.222
Dictionary of Pāli Proper Names v1.c6.222
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Aggi-Bhagavā.—A deity (probably identical with the Vedic Agni), worship of whom brought, as reward, birth in the Brahma-world. On the day a son is born, a fire (jātaggi) is kindled; when the son comes of age and wishes to renounce household life, this fire is taken to the forest and homage is paid to Aggi-Bhagavā.¹