O all-knowing one, thou seest all things! The eye of Agni pierceth every darkness and every concealment. What mortal man can hide his deeds from thee, O fire? Thou art present at every altar, thou witnessest every sacrifice, thou knowest the hearts of all creatures.

When the merchant maketh his exchange, thou seest whether his weights be true or false. When the warrior draweth his sword, thou knowest whether his cause be just. When the woman guardeth her husband's home, thou seest the purity of her heart. Nothing escapeth thy all-penetrating gaze.

And yet, O Agni, thou art not cruel in thy knowing. Thou dost not punish mortals for their hidden thoughts, thou dost not consume us because of our weaknesses. Nay, thou seest all things, and knowing all things, thou art merciful. Thou knowest that mortals are frail and struggling, and so thou showest patience with our failings.

The gods themselves rely upon thy knowledge. When they would know the truth of a matter, they turn their attention to thee, for thou art the witness that cannot lie. Thou art the judge that cannot be bribed. Thou art the record-keeper that cannot be deceived.

O Agni, source of all knowing, grant unto us also a portion of thy vision! Let us learn to see truly, to perceive the world as it is, to understand the hidden causes of all events. Let us not be deceived by appearances, but let us see through to the reality that lieth beneath. And grant unto us the wisdom to understand what we perceive, that we might dwell in truth and righteousness all the days of our lives.