He set the fire of the knower of births, the divine sacrificer; the presiding one moved to the sacrifice, the godly revealed the splendour.

Cherish the divine Agni, by whom all that exists is known, the priest (of the rite); may the sacrifice most suitable for the gods duly this day proceed to them.

Set Jatavedas in his place, Agni the God and Minister. Let sacrifice proceed to-day duly, comprising all the Gods.