ऊर्ध्वं संचयनात् तेषाम् अङ्गस्पर्शो विधीयते गोत्रकैस् तु क्रियाः सर्वाः कार्याः संचयनात् परम्
After the collection (of the bones), the touching of the body is prescribed; all the rites by the relatives should be performed after the collection.
स्पर्श एव सपिण्डानां मृताहनि तथोभयोः अन्वर्थम् इच्छया शस्त्ररज्जुबन्धनवह्निषु
On the day of death, mere contact applies to those of the same lineage; similarly, by intention, in the case of weapons, rope-binding, or fire.
विषप्रतापादिमृते प्रायानाशकयोर् अपि बाले देशान्तरस्थे च तथा प्रव्रजिते मृते
Even in cases of death by poison, heat, and the like, or when the body is lost, or for a child, or one who is abroad, or for a renunciant who has died, the same applies.
सद्यः शौचं मनुष्याणां त्र्यहम् उक्तम् अशौचकम् सपिण्डानां सपिण्डस् तु मृते ऽन्यस्मिन् मृतो यदि
For humans, immediate impurity is prescribed; for others, impurity lasts three days. If another of the same lineage dies during this period, the impurity is renewed.
पूर्वशौचं समाख्यातं कार्यास् तत्र दिनक्रियाः एष एव विधिर् दृष्टो जन्मन्य् अपि हि सूतके
The previous impurity has been described; the daily rites should be performed during that time. This same rule is observed even at birth.
सपिण्डानां सपिण्डेषु यथावत् सोदकेषु च पुत्रे जाते पितुः स्नानं सचैलस्य विधीयते
For those of the same lineage, and for those who share water, the proper rites are to be performed. When a son is born, the father should bathe with his clothes on.
तत्रापि यदि वान्यस्मिन्न् अनुयातस् ततः परम् तत्रापि शुद्धिर् उदिता पूर्वजन्मवतो दिनैः
If, in that case, another follows in death, then the purification is said to occur after the days prescribed for the previous death.
दशद्वादशमासार्धमाससंख्यैर् दिनैर् गतैः स्वाः स्वाः कर्मक्रियाः कुर्युः सर्वे वर्णा यथाविधि
After ten, twelve, or half a month has passed, all the castes should perform their respective rites according to rule.
प्रेतम् उद्दिश्य कर्तव्यम् एकोद्दिष्टम् अतः परम् दानानि चैव देयानि ब्राह्मणेभ्यो मनीषिभिः
After the funeral, the ekoddiṣṭa (single-offering) rite should be performed; and gifts should be given to learned Brahmins.
यद् यद् इष्टतमं लोके यच् चास्य दयितं गृहे तत् तद् गुणवते देयं तद् एवाक्षयम् इच्छता
Whatever is most cherished in the world, and whatever was dear to the deceased at home, that should be given to a worthy person by one who desires imperishable merit.
पूर्णैस् तु दिवसैः स्पृष्ट्वा सलिलं वाहनायुधैः दत्तप्रेतोदपिण्डाश् च सर्वे वर्णाः कृतक्रियाः
After the full days have passed, having touched water, vehicles, and weapons, and having offered rice-balls for the departed, all castes, having performed the rites, are purified.
कुर्युः समग्राः शुचिनः परत्रेह च भूतये अध्येतव्या त्रयी नित्यं भवितव्यं विपश्चिता
They should act in full purity, for the benefit of this world and the next; the three Vedas should always be studied, and the wise should act accordingly.
धर्मतो धनम् आहार्यं यष्टव्यं चापि यत्नतः येन प्रकुपितो नात्मा जुगुप्साम् एति भो द्विजाः
Wealth should be acquired righteously, and sacrifices performed with care, so that the self, O twice-born, does not incur reproach.
तत् कर्तव्यम् अशङ्केन यन् न गोप्यं महाजनैः एवम् आचरतो विप्राः पुरुषस्य गृहे सतः
One should do, without hesitation, that which need not be concealed from great people; thus acting, O Brahmins, while living in the house.
धर्मार्थकामं संप्राप्य परत्रेह च शोभनम् इदं रहस्यम् आयुष्यं धन्यं बुद्धिविवर्धनम्
Having attained righteousness, wealth, and desire, both here and hereafter, this secret is auspicious, life-giving, blessed, and increases wisdom.
सर्वपापहरं पुण्यं श्रीपुष्ट्यारोग्यदं शिवम् यशःकीर्तिप्रदं नॄणां तेजोबलविवर्धनम्
It destroys all sins, is meritorious, grants prosperity, nourishment, health, and auspiciousness; it bestows fame and glory on people, and increases brilliance and strength.
अनुष्ठेयं सदा पुंभिः स्वर्गसाधनम् उत्तमम् ब्राह्मणैः क्षत्रियैर् वैश्यैः शूद्रैश् च मुनिसत्तमाः
It should always be practiced by men as the highest means to heaven, O best of sages, by Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and Shudras.
ज्ञातव्यं सुप्रयत्नेन सम्यक् श्रेयोभिकाङ्क्षिभिः ज्ञात्वैव यः सदा कालम् अनुष्ठानं करोति वै
It should be thoroughly learned with great effort by those who desire supreme good; and having known it, whoever always performs it at the proper time—
सर्वपापविनिर्मुक्तः स्वर्गलोके महीयते सारात् सारतरं चेदम् आख्यातं द्विजसत्तमाः
Freed from all sin, one is honored in the heavenly realm; this has been declared, and it is the most excellent among the excellent, O best of twice-born.
श्रुतिस्मृत्युदितं धर्मं न देयं यस्य कस्यचित् न नास्तिकाय दातव्यं न दुष्टमतये द्विजाः न दाम्भिकाय मूर्खाय न कुतर्कप्रलापिने
The dharma spoken in the Vedas and Smritis should not be given to just anyone; it should not be given to an atheist, nor to one with a wicked mind, O twice-born; nor to a hypocrite, a fool, or one who speaks false arguments.
श्रोतुम् इच्छामहे ब्रह्मन् वर्णधर्मान् विशेषतः चतुराश्रमधर्मांश् च द्विजवर्य ब्रवीहि तान्
O Brahman, we wish to hear especially about the duties of the varnas; please tell us, O best of twice-born, also about the duties of the four ashramas.
ब्राह्मणक्षत्रियविशां शूद्राणां च यथाक्रमम् शृणुध्वं संयता भूत्वा वर्णधर्मान् मयोदितान्
Listen, with self-control, to the duties of the varnas as declared by me, in order: Brahmana, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra.
दानदयातपोदेवयज्ञस्वाध्यायतत्परः नित्योदकी भवेद् विप्रः कुर्याच् चाग्निपरिग्रहम्
A Brahmana should be devoted to giving, compassion, austerity, worship of the gods, and study; he should always have water, and should undertake the keeping of the sacred fire.
वृत्त्यर्थं याजयेत् त्व् अन्यान् द्विजान् अध्यापयेत् तथा कुर्यात् प्रतिग्रहादानं यज्ञार्थं ज्ञानतो द्विजाः
For livelihood, he may officiate for others in sacrifices, teach other twice-born, and accept gifts for the sake of sacrifice, with understanding, O twice-born.
सर्वलोकहितं कुर्यान् नाहितं कस्यचिद् द्विजाः मैत्री समस्तसत्त्वेषु ब्राह्मणस्योत्तमं धनम्
He should act for the welfare of all worlds, and not for harm to anyone, O twice-born; friendship with all beings is the highest wealth of a Brahmana.
गवि रत्ने च पारक्ये समबुद्धिर् भवेद् द्विजाः ऋताव् अभिगमः पत्न्यां शस्यते वास्य भो द्विजाः
He should have equal regard for a cow, a jewel, and another's property, O twice-born; union with his wife at the proper time is praised, O twice-born.
दानानि दद्याद् इच्छातो द्विजेभ्यः क्षत्रियो ऽपि हि यजेच् च विविधैर् यज्ञैर् अधीयीत च भो द्विजाः
A Kshatriya too should give gifts as he wishes to the twice-born, perform various sacrifices, and study, O twice-born.
शस्त्राजीवो महीरक्षा प्रवरा तस्य जीविका तस्यापि प्रथमे कल्पे पृथिवीपरिपालनम्
Living by the sword and protecting the earth are his best means of livelihood; in the first arrangement, the protection of the earth is foremost.
धरित्रीपालनेनैव कृतकृत्या नराधिपाः भवन्ति नृपते रक्षा यतो यज्ञादिकर्मणाम्
By protecting the earth, kings fulfill their duty; for the king's protection is the basis of sacrifices and other rites.
दुष्टानां शासनाद् राजा शिष्टानां परिपालनात् प्राप्नोत्य् अभिमतांल् लोकान् वर्णसंस्थापको नृपः
By punishing the wicked and protecting the virtuous, the king attains the desired worlds; the king who establishes the varnas.