2We pray thee, thou who droppest oil, bright−rayed! who lookest on the Sun, Bring the Gods hither to the feast.

3We have enkindled thee, O Sage, bright caller of the Gods to feast. O Agni, great in Sacrifice.

4O Agni, come with all the Gods, come to our sacrificial gift: We choose thee as Invoking Priest.

5Bring, Agni, to the worshipper who pours the juice, heroic strength: Sit with the Gods upon the grass.

6Victor of thousands, Agni, thou, enkindled, cherishest the laws, Laud−worthy, envoy of the Gods.

7Set Agni Jatavedas down, the bearer of our sacred gifts, MostYouthful, God and Minister.

8Duly proceed our sacrifice, comprising all the Gods, to−day: Strew holy grass to be their seat.

9So may the Maruts sit thereon, the Asvins, Mitra, Varuna: The Gods with all their company.