अथोनस्य च मन्त्रस्य वरिष्ठः परिकीर्तितः
Now, the most excellent form of this mantra is described.
कीशादग्निं समादाय मे गृह्णामीति संपठन् छन्दोनुष्टुप्समाख्यातं वामदेवोऽथ देवता
Reciting, 'I take up the fire for the offering,' he should accept it; the metre is Anuṣṭup, the sage is Vāmadeva, and the deity is also Vāmadeva.
क्रव्यादग्निं परित्यज्य क्रव्यादमग्निमीरयन्
Abandoning the fire meant for flesh, he should invoke the fire not associated with flesh.
अस्य मन्त्रस्य हारीत ऋषिः स्याच्छन्द इष्यते
For this mantra, the sage is Hārīta, and the metre is as desired.
आवाहनं ततः कुर्यात्संसरक्षेति संजपन् विराट् छन्दोऽथ विज्ञेयो देवता च शतक्रतुः
Then he should perform the invocation, reciting 'Protect completely'; the metre is Virāṭ, and the deity to be known is Śatakratu.
वैश्वानर इति ऋचा अग्निस्थापनमीरितम् अनुष्टुप् च भवेच्छन्दो देवता हव्यवाहनः
With the verse 'Vaiśvānara,' the establishment of fire is declared; the metre is Anuṣṭup, and the deity is Havyavāhana.
बध्नासीति च मंत्रेण अग्निं कुर्यात्प्रदक्षिणम् देवता परमात्मा च नमस्कारेण योजयेत्
With the mantra 'Badhnāsi,' he should circumambulate the fire; the deity is the Supreme Self, and he should join with reverence.
ततोग्निदक्षिणे भागे प्रागग्रकुशकुब्जके
Then, on the southern side of the fire, with the tips of kuśa grass bent to the east—
ब्रह्मन्निहोपवेश्यतामिति ब्रह्माणं विनिवेशयेत् 2.2.13.
He should seat the Brahmin, saying, 'Let the Brahmin be seated here.'
द्वाभ्यामिति च मन्त्राभ्यामिति ब्रह्मप्रवेशनम्
With the two mantras beginning with 'dvābhyām,' the entry of the Brahmin is performed.
प्रजापतिर्ऋषिश्छन्दस्त्रिष्टुब्देवोऽथ शंकरः
The sage is Prajāpati, the metre is Triṣṭubh, and the deity is Śaṃkara.
अग्नेरुत्तरभागे च हस्तमानांतरेपि च
To the north of the fire, and also between the hands—
मन्त्रस्य च ऋषिश्छन्दो वामदेवः प्रकीर्तितः
For the mantra, the sage and metre are declared to be Vāmadeva.
श्रीपर्णीसहकारोत्थं वरुणस्य विशेषतः
Especially for Varuṇa, the śrīparṇī and sahakāra woods are prescribed.
दैर्घ्येण च चतुःख्यातकांगुलं च प्रमाणतः
Its length should be four times the measure of a finger.
अभिचारे भवेत्कांस्यं ताम्रं स्याच्छांतिकर्मणि
For rites of enchantment, bronze is used; for pacifying rituals, copper is appropriate.
द्वादशांगुलप्रस्तारं तैजसं मानवर्जितम्
A span of twelve fingers is prescribed for the golden one, which is not to be used by humans.
सागरा अथ प्रीयंतामित्थमाध्यानमाचरेत्
Then, let them meditate in this manner, seeking favor from the oceans.
नैर्ऋते दिक्षु सीतः स्याद्वैश्वदेवे तथैव च 2.2.13.
In the southwest direction, it should be placed, and likewise for the Vaiśvadeva rite.
अस्य मंत्रस्य च ऋषिर्भरद्वाज उदाहृतः
The sage for this mantra is said to be Bharadvāja.
प्रयोजनादिकं द्रव्यं तत आसादयेत्क्रमात्
One should obtain the necessary materials in order, according to their purpose.
ऋषिः स्यान्नारदश्छन्दोनुष्टुप्चैवाथ देवता
The sage is Nārada, the meter is anuṣṭubh, and the deity is also specified.
काष्ठं च पश्चिमे कुर्यात्प्रयच्छन्पश्चिमेन तु
Wood should be placed in the west, offering it from the west.
दक्षिणे चैव आपूपं भृंगराजं तथैव च
In the south, place a cake and also the bhringarāja herb.
पनसं नारिकेलं च मोदकं लड्डुकं तथा
Jackfruit, coconut, sweet dumplings, and balls should likewise be placed.
प्रणीतां न स्पृशेज्जातु होमकाले कथंचन
Prepared offerings must never be touched during the time of the fire ritual.
उच्चीरकं मातुलिंगं दूर्वां धात्रीफलानि च
Uccīraka, citron, dūrvā grass, and fruits of the dhātrī tree should be included.
ऐशान्यां स्थापयेत्सर्वं यच्च वै कंकतीमयम्
All these should be placed in the northeast, as well as anything made of kaṃkatī.
यथायोगेन तत्सर्वं ग्राह्यं तत्पत्रमेव च 2.2.13.
Everything should be taken as appropriate, including the leaf itself.
पविवच्छेदनकुशैश्छिंद्यात्प्रादेशिकं पुनः
Cut the regional portion with sharp blades of kuśa grass.