samidhyámānaḥ prathamā́nu dhármā sám aktúbhir ajyate viśvávāraḥ |
śocíṣkeśo ghr̥tánirṇik pavākáḥ+ suyajñó agnír yajáthāya devā́n ||
1 DULY enkindled after ancient customs, bringing all treasures, he is balmed with unguents, — Flame-haired, oil-clad, the purifying Agni, skilled in fair rites, to bring the Gods for worship.