Not barren he gave the earth, standing firm the sky, by true spells.

[5-6] Like the unborn (sun) he sustains the earth and the firmament, and props up the heaven with true prayers; Agni, in whom is all sustenance, cherish the plural ces that are grateful to animals; repair (to the spots) where there is no pasturage.

He who grows mightily in herbs, within each fruitful mother and each babe she bears, Wise, life of all men, in the waters' home,-for him have sages built as 'twere a seat.