2At high solemnities mortal men glorify him the Immortal, best At sacrifice among mankind.

3That he may bear their gifts to heaven, all glorify him Agni, God, With ladle that distilleth oil.

4Agni shone bright when born, with light killing the Dasyus and the dark: He found the Kine, the Floods, the Sun.

5Serve Agni, God adorable, the Sage whose back is balmed with oil: Let him approach, and hear my call.

6They have exalted Agni, God of all mankind, with oil and hymns Of praise, devout and eloquent.