Invoking अग्नि , the divine fire and priest of sacrifices, as a benevolent father, friend, and kinsman, the sukta seeks his presence and grace for the successful offering of their rituals. The worshippers ask for the favor of deities वरुण , मित्र , and आर्यमन् . Through the sacrifices and praises, they aim for mutual happiness and abundant sustenance [rv-1-26-1 ] rv • Book 1 .