Within the sacred space of the house, prayers are offered for its steadfastness and abundance. The house is invoked to remain firm, blessed with horses, cattle, pleasant words, strength, ghee, and milk, rising up to bring great good fortune. Its foundation is praised for broad shelter and pure grain, inviting the calf and the young boy to enter, and wishing for the cows to return in the evening, stirring with life. The gods Savitṛ, Vāyu, Indra, and Bṛhaspati are called upon to establish the house with their wisdom. The Maruts are asked to sprinkle it with ghee, and Bhaga, the king, is invoked to extend the cultivation of the land. The house is addressed as the gentle goddess, wife of the mind, created by the gods at the beginning, adorned with grass, kindly and free from malice, requested to grant wealth and strong sons. The bamboo pillar is urged to climb with truth, shining brightly, driving away enemies, so that those who approach may not harm the house. May the family live a hundred autumns, all as heroes. Within the house, the young boy and the calf arrive with the living, and vessels filled with curds and jars are brought forth. The woman of the house is called to bring out a full jar, a stream of ghee gathered with nectar, mixing the vessels with nectar, so that fulfilled sacrifice and offering may protect the household. Waters, free from sickness and destroyers of disease, are brought in, entering the house with nectar and Agni. Attention turns to the rivers and streams, whose names arose when the flowing ones moved together, sounding unharmed. Sent by Varuṇa, they rushed swiftly, and Indra attained them; thus, the waters flow onward. Flowing without desire, they do not stop, for their pleasure is in their movement. Indra, with his powers, set boundaries for these goddesses, giving them the name 'waters.' One god alone stood over them, lifting them up and declaring their greatness, so they are called water. Auspicious waters are likened to clarified butter, carrying Agni and Soma, and their sharp essence mingled with honey is desired, along with breath and brilliance. Through the waters, sight and hearing are granted, their sound reaches the listener, and they are thought to be distributors of immortality, golden-hued and never sated. The heart of the waters is invoked, and the calves, keepers of truth, are honored, as arrangements are made for them. The story shifts to the cattle-pen, which is prayed to be united with good dwelling, wealth, and prosperity, under the newborn day's name. Aryaman, Pushan, Brihaspati, and Indra are called to unite and prosper the riches within. The cows are invited to come together fearlessly, bearing the sweet drink of Soma, and to thrive like the Shari-shaka plant, being born anew, with understanding among all. May the cattle-pen be auspicious, thriving like the Shari-shaka plant, and may the cows be born here, united with the household. The lord of cattle is asked to be united with the people, promising nourishment and abundance. With wealth, may the cattle multiply, and may all live together, thriving. Indra, the merchant, is urged to come and lead, driving away enmity and theft, and being the giver of wealth. The many paths of the gods between heaven and earth are requested to favor the household with milk and ghee, so that wealth may be brought home after successful trade. Agni is honored with offerings of ghee for speed and strength, and prayers are sent forth for hundredfold gain, honoring the Brahman. Agni is asked to provide refuge and guide the household to distant paths, ensuring successful bargaining and fruitful exchange. May their undertakings, both begun and completed, be successful, and may the offering be accepted. With the wealth used in trade, prayers are made for prosperity, not loss, and Agni is asked to seat the gods with the offering. Indra, radiant, is asked to favor the wealth, along with Prajapati, Savitar, Soma, and Agni. The Hotar and Vaiśvānara are praised with reverence, requested to watch over offspring, cattle, and life. Jātavedas is asked to keep all firm, like a steady horse, so that abundance and rejoicing may prevail, and no harm comes from neighbors. Each morning, Agni is called, along with Indra, Mitra, Varuṇa, the Aśvins, Bhaga, Pūṣan, Brahmaṇaspati, Soma, and Rudra. Bhaga, the mighty and victorious son of Aditi, is invoked as the distributor, and all, whether oppressed or swift or king, recognize Bhaga as the giver of shares. Bhaga is asked to guide, bestow, grant thoughts, produce cows and horses, and make the people men among men. Prayers for fortune are offered for the beginning, middle, and rising of the day, seeking the favor of the gods. Bhaga alone is desired as the portion, to bring fortune and leadership. The dawns, rich in sacrifice, bow down, bringing Bhaga near like swift horses drawing a chariot. May the dawns, rich in horses, cows, sons, rise auspiciously, milking ghee from every side, and always protect with well-being. The wise yoke the ploughs, laying out the yokes separately, seeking favor among the gods. The ploughs are yoked, yokes laid out, and seed sown in prepared furrows. May the furrow, share, plough, and team be favorable, and may the nearest clods yield ripe grain. The plough, with its strong, well-made share and good yoke, is called to open the earth, turn up wealth and cows, and move forward with readiness. Indra is asked to take possession of Sītā, and Pūṣan to protect her well, so that she, rich in milk, may yield abundant produce, season after season. Thus, the story unfolds—of house and field, cattle and waters, gods and dawns, all united in sacred prayer for prosperity, well-being, and the blessings of life.