अग्नि , the eternal fire deity and the leader of rituals, is invoked through the friction of sticks in sacred ceremonies, bringing divine sustenance. देवश्रवस् and देववात , descendants of भरत , churn this potent, wealth-bestowing अग्नि for prosperity. The ten skilled fingers create him as the servant of men. अग्नि is placed on earth for auspicious rites, invoking blessings of endurance, offspring, and prosperity [rv-3-23-1 ] rv • Book 3