The सुक्त venerates अग्नि , the sacred flame, crucial in rituals, as a mediator conveying offerings to gods like मित्र and वरुण [rv-8-19-1 ] rv • Book 8 . अग्नि bestows wealth and immortality on true worshippers, repelling foes [rv-8-19-9 ] rv • Book 8 . अग्निऽस् presence ensures prosperity, fulfilling desires through wisdom and strength, as acknowledged by Deities, including आदित्यस् [rv-8-19-20 ] rv • Book 8