The hymn expresses the रितुअलिस्त्ऽस् role as a designated होता , seeking divine guidance from विश्वेदेवास् for performing the sacrifices, assisted by deities like the divine मरुत्स् and अश्विन्स् [rv-10-52-1 ] rv • Book 10 . अग्नि , eternally reborn, bears offerings to appease the gods, mastering various sacrificial practices [rv-10-52-3 ] rv • Book 10 . The speaker desires immortality and progeny through divine favor and invokes इन्द्र against foes [rv-10-52-5 ] rv • Book 10 . अग्निऽस् significance is highlighted, worshipped by numerous deities [rv-10-52-6 ] rv • Book 10 .