Those who approach Agni, the sacred fire, are strengthened by his fierce power. In his presence, hatred and insult are dispelled, and the ways of the unrighteous are shunned. With reverence, the people choose Agni as their priest, the master of skill, calling upon him with eager voices during their sacrifices. Day by day, Agni is invoked for help—his might sought for wealth, for truth, and for the performance of good deeds. The worshippers pray to be companions of cattle and heroes, longing for prosperity and noble company. Among men, Agni is dedicated and kindled, and as Angiras, he worships the gods on behalf of the devotees. In the human assembly, Agni is gladly kindled, the ladles approaching him in order, pouring clarified butter with devotion. All the gods, united, have made Agni their messenger. Honored as a sage in sacrifices, he is invoked as a god among gods. Mortals are urged to worship Agni with godly worship, to kindle him so that he may shine forth, blazing in the womb of truth and plenty. With song, the pure and shining flame is praised, the most delightful priest to be invoked at rituals. Agni, the knower of all births, is placed as the divine officiant, guiding the sacrifices. With discerning minds, mortals seek Agni for help, coming with noble intentions and desiring his aid. Agni is called to understand the mighty word, praised by the three, exalted by their hymns. Agni is asked to bring the most conquering wealth, the prize of glory, so that the worshippers may overcome all peoples and be victorious in contests. As the vanquisher in battles, Agni is requested to grant wealth, for he is the wondrous giver of strength and cattle. All peoples, united, who spread the sacred grass, seek Agni as the beloved Hotar in their homes, desiring many blessings. Agni, the universal protector, has established strength against hostility. In these dwellings, he is called to shine upon the people with abundance, radiantly illuminating their lives. Agni is prayed to be the nearest protector, gracious and sheltering, a guardian for all. His generosity and fame are celebrated, and he is asked to grant the most radiant wealth. The worshippers ask Agni to be mindful of them, to hear their call, and to deliver them from all harm. They seek favor for themselves and their friends from the most radiant, shining Agni. In song, Agni is invoked for help, that he may be their wealth, and that the son of seers, true to the law, may drive away their foes. Agni, true to his nature, was kindled even by the ancient gods, the Hotar with delightful tongue, shining forth with splendid offerings. With the most excellent and gracious favor, Agni is asked to be mindful of the worshippers, to shine upon them with wealth and noble praises. Agni reigns among the gods and has entered among mortals; he is the bearer of offerings, to be worshipped with prayers. Most renowned and wise, unconquered, Agni makes the worshipper heard, granting a son as lord to the devotee. He gives a true lord who prevails in battle, a swift horse, a victorious champion. Whatever is most excellent, with great praise, is for Agni—the radiant one from whom wealth and strength arise like a queen. Agni’s radiant hymns are proclaimed, resounding like a stone’s voice, his thunderous sound rising to the sky. Eager for wealth, the worshippers praise Agni, the mighty one, asking him to lead them safely past all foes with his wisdom. Agni, the pure one, with shining light and delightful divine tongue, is called to bring the gods and worship them. Adorned with ghee, shining brightly and visible as the sun, Agni is invoked to bring the gods for the offering. The wise, radiant Agni is kindled as the great bearer of offerings at the sacrifice. Agni is invited to come with all the gods to receive the oblation, chosen as the Hotar. He is asked to bring heroic strength to the worshipper who presses the Soma, to sit with the gods on the sacred grass. Kindled, Agni, conqueror of thousands, upholds the rites and acts as the messenger of the gods, worthy of praise. Agni, the knower of all births, the youngest and bearer of the offering, is placed as the divine priest. The sacrifice, following its course, approaches Agni, the most godlike, as the sacred grass is spread for the gods to sit. Here, the Maruts, the Ashvins, Mitra, Varuna, and all the gods with every host are invited to take their seat. The generous lord, never failing, is praised—the mighty Asura, most bountiful, strong with cattle. Agni of the three Vrishnis, with ten thousands, the universal, the three-red, is aware. He who gives a hundred and twenty cows and well-yoked, swift steeds, universal Agni, praised and growing strong, is asked to grant protection to Tryaruna. Thus, Agni, granting favor to the newest, Trasadasyu, who praises with many songs, and Tryaruna, who glorifies with the ancient hymn, is celebrated. The worshippers, with devotion and song, honor Agni, the radiant fire, the priest of all, the bringer of blessings, the protector and guide for humanity and gods alike.