This सुक्त is an extensive praise of अग्नि , the divine fire, revered for his roles as the wise, creative force and an all-seeing deity. अग्नि 's fierce essence consumes forests, lights up the firmament, and shines like dawn's tokens. As the invoker of the gods, अग्नि is worshiped for granting desires, protection, and abundance [rv-8-43-1 ] rv • Book 8 .