VI Agni

1. The watchful guardian of the people hath been born, Agni, the very strong, for fresh prosperity.

With oil upon his face. with high heaven-touching flame, he shineth splendidly, pure, for the Bharatas.

2. O Agni, the Angirasas discovered thee what time thou layest hidden, fleeing back from wood to wood.

Thou by attrition art produced as conquering might, and men, O Angiras, call thee the Son of Strength.

3. The men enkindle Agni in his threefold seat, ensign of sacrifice, the earliest bousehold-priest.

With Indra and the Gods together on the grass let the wise priest sit to complete the sacrifice!