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.
विष्णो रराटमंत्रेण छेदयेदग्रभागतः
With the mantra of Viṣṇu Rarāṭa, cut from the foremost part.
न रसेन न कार्ष्णेन न दृढेन कदाचन
Never cut it with juice, with blackness, nor with hardness.
छेदयेत्पिञ्जुलीं चापि पवित्रमथ देशिकः
The teacher should cut the piñjulī and also the pavitra.
पंक्तिश्छंदो भवेद्देवः संस्कारे विनियोजयेत्
The meter should be Paṅkti; the deity is to be employed in the rite.
कायतीर्थेन तत्कुर्याद्देवतीर्थेन चेत्यपि
This should be done with the sacred water for the body, and also with the sacred water for the deity.
मध्यमामध्यमांगुष्ठ अपामार्गेण मंत्रिभिः
With the middle and ring fingers and thumb, using apāmārga, along with the ministers.
ऋषिः स्याद्गौतमश्छन्दो धर्मराजोऽथ देवता
The seer is Gautama, the meter is Dharmarāja, and the deity as well.
सकृद्द्रव्ये त्रिभिः काष्ठैस्त्रिवारं मंत्रपुष्पकैः
With the substance once, with three sticks, and three times with mantra-flowers.
प्रादेशांतरतश्चैव आज्यस्थालीमथार्पयेत् 2.2.13.
And at a distance of a palm, one should offer into the ghee vessel.
द्यूतं निःसारयेत्तत्तु निरूप्याशु क्रमेण तु
That gambling should be removed, and then quickly settled in order.