Agni, unblemished, knew the offerers; having urged the cows, he tasted the portion of the fathers.

[3-4] The wise, the humble, and discrimating Agni, is the giver of flavour to food, as the udder of cows (gives sweetness to the milk); invited (to the ceremony), he sits in the sacrificial chamber, diffusing happiness like a benevolent man, amongst mankind.

Born in the dwelling like a lovely son, pleased, like a strong steed, he bears on the folk. What time the men and I, with heroes, call, may Agni then gain all through Godlike power.