Sadhaka: Have these Gods specially distinct forms or are they of the human form?

Sai: They have forms akin to the human.

Sadhaka: Please instruct me on their swarupa, their form, at least, about one or two among them.

Sai: Surya, the Sun God, has 'rays' as His arms. The flames of Agni, the fire God, are His tongues. This is how they are pictured.

Agni, the Fire God, is born when hard-wood (Arani) is churned. Agni has parents, but, as soon as He is born, He eats up His father and mother, that is to say, the pieces of wood whose friction produces the spark. Agni is described as having ten maids. They are the ten fingers that hold the arani and operate it. Since he is born every time the arani is ritually operated, Agni is named the Bahujanma, the Multi-born. The column of smoke (dhooma) indicates His presence, it is His Flag (Kethu) so to say. Therefore, He has another name, Dhooma Kethu, by which He is invited.

Agni is named Yajna-Sarathi, (the Charioteer for the sacrifice), for He brings in this chariot to the place of sacrifice the Gods to whom offerings are made in the ceremonial flames. He conveys the offerings to the Gods to whom they are dedicated. In every Yajna (Sacrificial rite), Agni is the most important participant. So He is praised as officiating in all the four roles; Rthwic (priest), Hotha (reciter of prayers), Purohitha (performer of rites) and Brahma (supervisor of ritual). Agni is the closest friend of man, for without fire he can scarce hold on to life. The principle of Fire is at the basis of human activity - both inside the body and outside. So, Agni is addressed as Grhapathi (the master of the home). Agni has no preferences and no prejudices. Agni treats all living beings, all races and castes equally with no distinction. Therefore, He is addressed as Samamithra (Same Friend).