You, O forest-born, are the body of waters that arose from the mother; O Agni, that does not reject the offering—away is the turning back when the distant becomes near.

Desirous as you are of the forests since you have repaired to the maternal waters, Agni, your tarrying so far away is not to be endured; (in a moment) you are here with us.

Since thou delighting in the woods hast gone unto thy mother streams, Not to be scorned, Agni, is that return of thine when from afar thou now art here.