He in the ancient way by strength engendered, lo! straight hath taken to himself all wisdom. The waters and the bowl made him friendly. The gods bestowed wealth on Agni.
At Āyu’s ancient call, he by his wisdom gave all this progeny of men their being, And, by radiant light, he made heaven and the waters. The gods bestowed wealth on Agni.
Praise him, you Aryans, as chief performer of sacrifice adored and ever toiling, Well-tended, Son of Strength, the Constant Giver. The gods bestowed wealth on Agni.
That Mātariśvan rich in wealth and treasure, light-winner, finds a pathway for his offspring. Guard of our folk, Father of earth and heaven. The gods bestowed wealth on Agni.
Night and Dawn, changing each the other’s color, meeting together suckle one same infant: Golden between the heaven and earth he shines. The gods bestowed wealth on Agni.
Root of wealth, gathering-place of treasures, banner of sacrifice, who grants the suppliant’s wishes: Preserving him as their own life immortal, the gods bestowed wealth on Agni.
Now and of old the home of wealth, the mansion of what is born and what was born before, Guard of what is and what will be hereafter— the gods bestowed wealth on Agni.
May the Wealth-Giver grant us conquering riches; may the Wealth-Giver grant us wealth with heroes. May the Wealth-Giver grant us food with offspring, and may the Wealth-Giver send us length of days.
Fed with our fuel, purifying Agni, so blaze to us auspiciously for glory. This prayer of ours may Varuṇa grant, and Mitra, and Aditi and Sindhu, Earth and Heaven.