Come forth, O Agni! Thou friend of mortal men! Kindle thyself within the sacred wood. Let thy flames leap upward to the heavens. Thou art the bridge between the earth and the divine realm. All our offerings pass through thy flames to reach the gods.

O fire, thou art the first among the gods, for thou dwellest in every home. Thou warmest us when the winter cold doth bite. Thou cookest our food and maketh it safe to eat. Thou shinest in the darkness like a lamp. Without thee, we should perish in the cold and the dark.

Agni, thou art also the warrior-friend! When our enemies draw near, thou dost ride forth at our side. Thy flames consumeth the evil ones. Thy smoke doth confound our foes. Thou art the protector of our villages and our flocks. We trust in thee when danger comes upon us.

O bright one, thou dost know all secrets. Thou seest all things. Nothing can be hidden from the flame. Therefore we call upon thee to burn away the evil that clings to us. Purify us with thy sacred fire. Cleanse our hearts of doubt and fear. Make us worthy to stand before the divine ones.

We kindle thee with reverence and with love. Receive our offering! Carry our prayers to the gods! Let thy light shine forth and guide us ever toward the good. Be thou our guardian, our friend, our messenger between earth and heaven. Accept our devotion, O Agni, and grant us thy blessing.