The womb of waters, the womb of forests, the womb that stood firm, the moving womb—these were placed.

[3-4] (They offer oblations) on the mountain, or in the mansion, to that Agni, who is within the waters within woods, and within all moveable and immoveable things, immortal and performing pious acts, like a benevolent (prince) among his people.

Agni is Lord of riches for the man who serves him readily with sacred songs. Protect these beings thou with careful thought, knowing the races both of Gods and men.