The gods acknowledge अग्नि 's concealment within water and his manifold forms, which यम recognizes. अग्नि expresses reluctance to resume his priestly duties due to past fears. The deities assure him eternal life, granting him portions of the oblation including प्रयाजस् and अनुयाजस् . They urge अग्नि to facilitate sacrifices for मनु , and secure blessings from all directions rv-10-51-x