O revered one, hear now of the sacred rites and mantras that bring deliverance, prosperity, and protection, as revealed in the ancient tradition. If ever one is beset by those who harbor hostility, the wise offer black sesame into the sacred fire. By this act, a thousand times are they freed from the bonds of sorcery and deformity. When there is want of food, an offering made with the mantra “annena annam” ensures the abundance of sustenance. If one recites “haṃsaḥ śuciḥ sadā” over water, it destroys all sin therein, purifying the devotee. The mantra “catvāri śṛṅgāḥ” too removes every taint of sin from water, and by uttering “devā yajña,” one earns honor in the world of Brahma. Should one offer ghee with the mantra “vasanteti,” the Sun himself bestows a boon; and “suparṇosi” serves as a powerful utterance to clear the fruits of past actions. By repeating “namaḥ svāhā” three times, one attains release from all bondage. Furthermore, by turning three times within water, O Drupada, all sins are washed away. To increase intelligence, the mantra “may cows multiply here” is recited, accompanied by offerings of clarified butter, curds, milk, or milk-rice. For health, prosperity, and long life, one should offer leaves and fruits with the mantra “śataṃ ya.” During the acts of shaving or salting, the mantra “oṣadhīḥ pratimodadhvaṃ” brings wealth, while “tasmā” releases the bound, and “yuvā suvāsā” grants excellent garments. If curses of destruction afflict you, offer sesame and ghee, praying for release from all harm and the destruction of enemies. Homage to all serpents is invoked with offerings of ghee and milk-rice in the “pāja” rite, thus destroying malevolent magic. When pestilence threatens a village or land, a thousand blades of dūrvā grass are offered with the mantra “from stalk to stalk,” pacifying the calamity. Those stricken by disease are freed from illness, and the sorrowful from suffering, by offering with fuel from the sweet-fruited udumbara tree. A thousand offerings, O Rāma, bring wealth, great fortune, and victory in disputes. When rain is needed, offer with the mantra “apāṃ garbham,” or with curd, ghee, and honey using “apaḥ pibe,” and rain will surely fall. The knower of dharma, invoking these mantras, brings about abundant rain at once, and “namaste rudra” removes all calamities. These sacred acts bring peace and destroy great sins; the mantra “adhyavocad” protects the sick. In battle, these mantras strike fear into the hearts of enemies, and “māno mahānta” brings peace to children. He who, with devotion, recites “asau yastāmra” to the Sun each morning and evening, O knower of dharma, gains inexhaustible food and a long life. “Pramuñca dhanvan” is known as the sixfold weapon-mantra, which instills terror in foes and brings peace to children. To destroy enemies, one should recite “namo hiraṇyabāhave” seven times, offering mustard seeds smeared with pungent oil. By offering a hundred thousand oblations with “namo vaḥ kirikebhyaḥ,” along with bilva fruits and gold, one attains royal fortune. Sesame offered with the mantra “imā rudrāya” brings wealth, while dūrvā grass offered with another mantra frees one from all diseases. The mantra “āśuḥ śiśāna” is for the protection of weapons and is declared to destroy all enemies in battle, O Rāma. The wise should offer a thousand and five oblations of clarified butter with “rājasāmeti” to be freed from eye diseases. The homa performed in the home, O Lord of plants, brings peace and removes all faults from the dwelling. By offering ghee to Agni, one incurs no enmity from anyone. Puffed rice offered with “apāṃ pheneti” grants victory, and “bhadrā iti” restores all senses to the one who is deprived. The mantras “Agni” and “Earth” are supreme for subjugation, and “adhvaneti” ensures victory in legal disputes. “Brahma” and “Rājanya” bring success at the start of rituals, and a year of daily oblations with oil frees one from disease. In battle, “Ketuṃ kṛṇvan” increases victory, and the mantras “Indra,” “Agni,” and “Dharma” secure righteousness in war. “Dhanvanāgeti” is recited when taking up the bow, and “yuñjīta” is known for the act of consecration. “Ahirathetyetad” is for the arrows, while “vahni” and “pitara” are for the quiver. “Yuñjanti” is for yoking horses, and “āśuḥ śiśāna” marks the beginning of a journey. “Viṣṇoḥ krameti” is recited when mounting the chariot, and “ājaṅgheti” when striking the horses. Before the enemy army, “yāḥ senā abhitvarīti” is used. By performing a hundred thousand homas with “yamena dattam,” the wise gain discernment. Through all these preliminary offerings and mantras, victory is secured. The wise, by a hundred thousand homas with “yamena dattam,” attain clear discernment. He swiftly produces a chariot that ensures victory in battle, using “ā kṛṣṇeti” as in the ritual utterances. By reciting the Śivasaṃkalpa mantra, one gains concentration of mind, and by offering five hundred thousand oblations to the Five Rivers, prosperity is assured. Should one bind the dice with this mantra, repeating it a thousand times and wearing gold, it becomes a powerful protection against enemies. Finally, by reciting “imaṃ jīvebhya iti” and casting a stone or clod in the four directions around the house, one is shielded from the fear of thieves at night. Such are the sacred acts and mantras, O seeker, that bestow blessings, protection, and victory in this world and beyond.