The sukta praises अग्नि , the fire god and chief of the अङ्गिरस् , as the protector and friend of all beings, and a crucial mediator in sacrifices [rv-1-75-4 ] rv • Book 1 . It highlights अग्नि 's role in accepting prayers and oblations, acknowledging him as a wise and indispensable deity who guides and attends sacrifices dedicated to gods like मित्र and वरुण [rv-1-75-1 ] rv • Book 1