For his own fame he is the powerful one; you consider his ordained rule. That brilliant lamenting one, the chief, the higher in thought, moves not the mindless.

Performer of various functions, who are deservedly renowned, you praise by your words that Agni, who is possessed of wonderful splendour, who is exempt from pain, who is adorable and supreme in understanding.

Near him thou seemest mightier still in native glory, set to hold Apart yon flame-hued vault of heaven, lovely beyond the thought of man.