अग्नि , the revered deity of fire and divine mediator, is prayed to for protection against adversaries and malevolent forces, ensuring prosperity and affluence. As a guardian of wealth and a provider of communal and familial abundance, अग्नि is praised for maintaining security and granting desirable wealth. His role as an eternal presence among sacrifices underscores his divine intervention and munificence [rv-8-71-1 ] rv • Book 8 .