Desiring all around, I sought protection with mind; the glorious fame, eagerly desirous, Agni pressed upon the navel and stretched forth the strong ones of the people.

I offer oblations to Agni, who is present at all (sacrifices); may he accept (them), offered with an unhesitating mind, (to him) who is the refuge of man, endowed with any form that may be desired, blazing with a radiance (that it is) not (possible) to endure.

I pour to him who looks in all directions: may he accept it with a friendly spirit. Agni with bridegroom's grace and lovely colour may not be touched when all his form is fury.