In the sacred gatherings of the people, Agni is invoked as the strong and steadfast presence, called upon in every sacrifice as both the fire and the priest. He is agreeable and beloved in many places, the master of all peoples, and whenever communities assemble, they turn to him for guidance and blessing. When Agni is called, he shines forth brilliantly, especially when offerings of clarified butter are made, and the people hope he will hear their heartfelt invocation. They call upon him, the all-knower who listens attentively, asking him to protect them and destroy their enemies. Agni is revered as the wondrous king of the peoples, the overseer of the laws, and the one who hears the prayers of all. For all peoples, Agni is youthful and noble, strong like a swift horse, and is urged onward in every ritual. He is the destroyer of the hostile, the one who drives away enemies, burns the demons, and slays all adversaries, shining with sharp brilliance. The people kindle him with devotion, considering him most Angiras-like, and ask him to attend to their words. Agni’s power is born in heaven and in the waters, and the people call upon him with songs regardless of his origin. They bring him all their separate, well-established dwellings and prepare offerings for his enjoyment. Those who are self-reliant and see all things are blessed by Agni, and the people pray to be among them, able to cross even the most difficult paths. With joyful hearts, the people seek Agni, the delightful, much-loved one, strong and pure in flame. Agni shines like the sun, creating with his rays and striking down hostile powers. For this, the people seek his mighty gift, which never disappoints, for from Agni comes the desirable wealth. To honor Agni, they kindle the fire and awaken the divine guest with ghee, offering oblations at the altar. Agni is asked to accept their praise, grow strong with their thoughts, and delight in their hymns. He is placed as the messenger in front, the carrier of offerings, invoked to seat the gods upon the sacred grass. The tall flames of the kindled fire shine brightly, and Agni’s brilliance rises up. The ladles approach him with ghee, eager to please, and he is asked to accept the offerings. Agni is praised as the delightful priest, radiant and shining, and the people hope he will hear them. He is the ancient, worthy priest, beloved and wise in his actions, the glory of the rituals. Accepting the offerings of the Angiras, Agni leads the sacrifice rightly. When kindled and shining brightly, he brings the divine people near, acting as the wise one. The people seek Agni—the wise, honest priest, smoke-bannered and shining, the sign of sacrifices. Agni is asked to protect and guard the people from harm, to break hatred, and to be their mighty defender. With ancient thought and his own shining form, the sage Agni grows strong with inspiration. He is called upon as the son of strength, whose flame is pure and radiant, especially at the sacred rites. Agni, the mighty friend with bright flame, is invited to sit together with the gods upon the sacred grass. Whoever honors Agni within their home, the divine one, receives radiant wealth from him. Agni is the crown of heaven and the lord of earth, stirring the seeds of the waters. His pure, shining flames rise up, and his beams of light are worshipped. Agni is the lord of gifts and the giver of treasures, the master of glory, and the people pray to be singers under his protection. To Agni, the wise direct their thoughts and send their intentions, hoping their songs will increase his power. The people choose the friendship of Agni, the steadfast, self-sustaining messenger, whose presence ever resounds. Agni is most pure in vow, pure as a sage, pure as a poet, and shines pure when invoked. The people wish that their thoughts and songs always exalt him, and ask Agni to be aware of their friendship. If Agni may be with them, or they with him, they pray that true blessings will be fulfilled. Agni is the wealthy one, the lord of riches, the shining one of desire, and the people seek to be in his good favor. To Agni, steadfast in vow, the songs flow like rivers to the ocean. Finally, Agni is praised as youthful, lord of the people, wise, all-knowing, of many forms, and the people offer him their thoughts in reverence and devotion.