The kindled ones conceived Agni like a forest-born priest, performing the sacred rite by night. From his birth he, born again, spreads forth: whatever he unites, Brahmanaspati makes so.

Kindling the fire, may (the worshipper) overcome the malevolent (disturbers of the rite); may he, repeating prayers, and laden with oblations, prosper; he whom Brahmaṇaspati makes his associates, lives to behold the son of his son.

HE lighting up the flame shall conquer enemies: strong shall he be who offers prayer and brings his gift. He with his seed spreads forth beyond another's seed, whomever Brahmanaspati takes for his friend.