Approaching the sacred fire with fuel in hand, the devoted seeker finds himself graced with new garments, a symbol of purity and blessing. Should he desire long life, he is to recite always the Kautsa hymn, “imam,” for it is said to bestow longevity upon the earnest heart. At midday, when the sun blazes at its zenith, let him praise the radiant orb with the hymn “āpanaḥ śośucad.” Just as the sun casts away its rays, so too does the devotee cast off his sins, emerging cleansed and renewed. When journeying upon the path, the recitation of “jātavedasa” brings auspiciousness; all fears are dispelled, and well-being follows him home. At the break of dawn and again at night, this same hymn shatters evil dreams, and by reciting “pramandineti sūyantyā,” one is granted release from the bonds of the womb, freed into new beginnings. As he bathes, let him intone “indram,” along with the seven “śvadeva” hymns, and offer clarified butter into the flames. Thus, all sins are washed away. By reciting “imām,” one’s heartfelt wishes are fulfilled, and with “mānastoka,” after fasting in purity for three nights, both hymns are to be offered with udumbara wood and fuel, consecrated with ghee. In this way, the bonds of death are cut, and he lives free from disease. Let him praise Śambhu with the hymn “ūrdhvavāhur,” and at the tying of the topknot, recite “mānastoka.” Thus, he becomes invincible among all beings, his mind free from doubt. At the three sacred junctions of the day—dawn, noon, and dusk—he should worship the Sun, marveling at its wonder. Carrying sacrificial sticks, the faithful always attain their desired wealth. Each morning and midday, reciting “Atha Svapna,” they conquer evil dreams and receive auspicious food. With the hymn “Ubhay Pumaan,” he is known as a destroyer of demons, and by reciting “Ubhay Vasa,” his desires are fulfilled. “Na Saagann” frees him from the harm of enemies, while “Kaya Shubhe” brings excellence of birth, and “Imam Nṛsomam” grants all desires. He must always honor the ancestors, seeking their blessings for his present needs. With the hymn “Agne Naya” and offerings of ghee into the fire, he follows the righteous path. The one who recites “Viran Nayam” is blessed with renowned offspring, and “Sankato Neti” dispels all poisons. By the hymn “Yo Jata,” all desires are attained; with “Gananam,” supreme and enduring affection is won. When evil dreams threaten, or when setting out on a journey, or facing a rising enemy, recite “Yo Me Rajan.” In all situations, favorable or otherwise, let him recite this, as well as the twenty-second hymn, the supreme spiritual hymn. One who remains pure at sacred junctions attains all that he desires. Reciting “Kṛṇuṣva,” he offers clarified butter with focused mind, banishing adversaries and destroying demons. Let him worship the fire, relinquishing it day by day, for the fire itself becomes his protector, facing all directions. With the hymn “Hamsaḥ Shuchiḥ,” let him gaze upon the pure, radiant Sun. When preparing the land for agriculture, as prescribed, he offers the cooked oblation in the center of the field with five invocations, each accompanied by “Svaha.” To Indra, the Maruts, Parjanya, and Bhaga, he offers honor as the ploughman moves the plough. For the sake of grain and Sita, with a well-formed furrow, he worships these deities with fragrances, garlands, and salutations. At the time of sowing, covering, and protecting the furrow, his ritual is unfailing, and the fields flourish with prosperity. By the hymn “Samudra,” he draws forth his desires from the fire, and with the two verses beginning “Vishvanara,” he becomes worthy of the sacred flame. He crosses all misfortunes, attains unfading fame, amasses abundant wealth, and achieves unsurpassed victory. Praising the fire with “Agni, you are,” he gains the wealth he seeks. One desiring offspring should recite the three Varuṇa hymns. For well-being, he recites three hymns each morning, performing the great rite of well-being. Saying, “May the path be auspicious,” he journeys forth with good fortune. If he seeks victory over his foes, let him recite “O Lord of the Forests,” destroying his enemies. For a woman with an obstructed womb, this hymn brings about the blessed release of the fetus. For rain, he employs “Acchā vadata,” fasting and wearing damp clothes, and the rains descend without delay. If he desires cattle, he recites “Manasaḥ kāma.” If he seeks children, he bathes in purity, reciting “Kardamena.” For royal power, he bathes reciting “Aśvapūrvā.” A Brahmin bathes upon a red hide, a king upon tiger skin, and a Vaiśya upon goat skin. Each oblation offered is worth ten thousand. With the hymn “Āgāra,” he worships the cow, mother of the world, both in cowshed and pasture, gaining inexhaustible wealth. The king, approaching with three hymns, consecrates the war drum, gaining energy and strength, and restraining his enemies. With the juice of the rain cloud, he consecrates the divisions of his army, and as the omens indicate, so does he destroy his foes in battle. With the three Agni hymns, inexhaustible wealth is won; with “Amīvaha,” beings are restrained at night. Whether in a crowd, in danger, in a fortress, or when bound, escaping, fleeing, or captured, one should recite this hymn according to the circumstance. After fasting with discipline for three nights, let him offer a hundred oblations of milk-rice with the Tryambaka hymn, and thus, through devotion and right action, the seeker attains all blessings and protection, fulfilling his highest aims.