अग्नि , revered as the giver of sacrificial wealth, commands offerings from the sages with divine splendor. Praised by ancient hymns, he is the progenitor of मनुस् , and sustainer of mankind, dwelling between earth and heaven. Bestower of material and spiritual opulence, अग्नि is honored as the eternal force fulfilling desires and ensuring prosperity, aided by द्रविणोदा and protected by मित्र , वरुण , and अदिति [rv-1-96-1 ] rv • Book 1 .