The sukta is a plea to divine entities like बृहस्पति , देवापि , इन्द्र , and अग्नि to bestow rain for शन्तनु , invoking their aid through eulogies and sacrifices. देवापि , performing the Hotā duties, is crucial in releasing the stored heavenly waters, while इन्द्र and अग्नि are implored to deliver plenty and destroy adversaries, ensuring prosperity and protection rv-10-98