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2 Soon as he sprang to birth that Agni was shown forth to Matarisvan in the highest firmament. 3 His flames that wax not old, beams fair to look upon of him whose face is lovely, shine with beauteous 4 Send thou with hymns that Agni to his own abode, who rules, one Sovran Lord of wealth, like Varuna, 5 He whom no force can stay, even as the Maruts' roar, like to a dart sent forth, even as the bolt from heav 6 And will not Agni find enjoyment in our praise, will not the Vasu grant our wish with gifts of wealth? 7 The kindler of the flame wins Agni as a Friend, promoter of the Law, whose face is bright with oil. 8 Keep us incessantly with guards that cease not, Agni, with guards auspicious, very mig

2 Ye freed that Atri like a horse, and brought him newly−born to earth. 3 Heroes who showed most wondrous power to Atri, strive to win fair songs; 4 This claims your notice, Bounteous Gods! − oblation, Asvins! and our love, 5 Ye Twain to Bhujyu tossed about in ocean at the region's end, 6 Come with your joys, most liberal Gods, Lords of all treasures, bringing weal.