We choose you, Agni, as priest, adept in rite, the accomplisher of duty. In our sacrifices first with song we work, offering the hymn.

We, Prayasvats, have recourse to you, the invoker (of the gods), the means of strength; we glorify you first at sacrifices with praise.

Thee, Agni, would we choose as Priest, the perfecter of strength and skill; We who bring sacred food invoke with song thee Chief at holy rites.