Duly ignited according to ancient customs, bringing all treasures, he is anointed with oils— Flame-haired, oiled, the purifying Agni, skilled in good rites, to bring the Gods for worship.
As you, O Agni, skilled Jātavedas, have sacrificed as Priest of Earth and Heaven, So with this offering bring the Gods, and may this sacrifice prosper today as it did for Manu.
You have three times of life, O Jātavedas, and the three mornings are your births, O Agni. With these, knowing them, grant the Gods' kind favor, and help in both ease and hardship the one who worships.
Agni, most bright and fair, honored with song, indeed the adorable, O Jātavedas. Thee, envoy, messenger, bearer of offerings, the Gods have made the center of eternal life.
That Priest before you, more skillful in worship, established long ago, a healer by nature— After his custom, offer, you who know, and place our sacrifice where the Gods may partake in it.