2That Agni, when in loftiest heaven he sprang to life, Guardian of Holy Laws, kept and observed them w ell. Exceeding wise, he measured out the firmament. Vaisvanara attained to heaven by mightiness.

3Wonderful Mitra propped the heaven and earth apart, and covered and concealed the darkness with his light. He made the two bowls part asunder like two skins. Vaisvanara put forth all his creative power.

4The Migbty seized him in the bosom of the floods: the people waited on the King who should be praise d. As envoy of Vivasvan MatariSvan brought Agni Vaisvanara hither from far away.

5In every age bestow upon the singers wealth, worthy of holy synods, glorious, ever new. King, undecaying, as it were with sharpened bolt, smite down the sinner like a tree with lightning−flash.

6Do thou bestow, O Agni, on our wealthy chiefs, rule, with good heroes, undecaying, bending not. So may we win for us strength. O Vaisvanara, hundredfold, thousandfold, O Agni, by thy help.

7O thou who dwellest in three places, Helper, keep with effective guards our princely patrons. Keep our band, Agni, who have brought thee presents. Lengthen their lives, Vaisvanara, when lauded.