ये के चास्मत्कुले जाता दासदास्योऽनकाङ्क्षिणः । ते सर्वे तृप्तिमायान्तु मया दत्तेन भूतले
Whoever has been born in our lineage, whether servants or maidservants, and those without desire, may all attain satisfaction from what I have given on this earth.
रौरवेऽपुण्यनिलये पद्मार्बुदनिवासिनाम् । अर्थिनामुदकं दत्तमक्षय्यमुपतिष्ठतु
To those dwelling in Raurava, the abode of evil, and to the residents of Padma and Arbuda, may the water given to the needy become inexhaustible for them.
पवित्रग्रन्थिमुत्सृज्य मण्डले भुवि निक्षिपेत् । पात्रे तु निक्षिपेद्यस्तु स विप्रः पङ्क्तिदूषकः
Having untied the sacred knot, one should place it on the ground within the circle; but if one places it in the vessel, that brāhmaṇa is a defiler of the line.
उच्छिष्टस्तेन संस्पृष्टः शुना शूद्रेण च द्विजः । उपोष्य रजनीमेकां पञ्चगव्येन शुध्यति
If a brāhmaṇa is touched by remnants, by a dog, or by a śūdra, he becomes impure and is purified by fasting for one night and with pañcagavya.
अनुच्छिष्टेन संस्पृष्टैः स्नानमेव विधीयते । एकाहुतिप्रदानेन कोटियज्ञफलं लभेत्
If touched by someone who is not impure, only bathing is prescribed; by giving a single oblation, one obtains the fruit of a crore of sacrifices.
पञ्चभिः पञ्चकोटीनां तदनन्तफलं स्मृतम् । प्राणाग्निहोत्रवेत्रे यो ह्यन्नदानं करोति च
By five oblations, one gains the endless fruit of five crores; whoever gives food with the prāṇāgnihotra spoon.
दातुश्चैव तु यत्पुण्यं भोक्तुश्चैव तु यत्फलम् । प्राप्नुतस्तौ तदेव द्वावुभौ तौ स्वर्गगामिनौ
Whatever merit accrues to the giver and whatever fruit to the eater, both attain that, and both go to heaven.
सपवित्रकरो भुङ्क्ते यस्तु विप्रो विधानतः । ग्रासे ग्रासे फलं तस्य पञ्चगव्यसमं भवेत्
A brāhmaṇa who eats with the sacred ring, according to rule, gains with each mouthful the fruit equal to pañcagavya.
पूजाकालत्रये नित्यं जपस्तर्पणमेव च । होमो ब्राह्मणभुक्तिश्च पुरश्चरणमुच्यते
Daily recitation, offering, and worship at the three times, as well as oblations and feeding of Brahmins, are called the preparatory rites.
अधःशयानो धर्मात्मा जितक्रोधो जितेन्द्रियः । लघुमिष्टहिताशी च विनीतः शान्तचेतसा
Lying on the ground, possessing righteousness, having conquered anger and the senses, eating light and wholesome food, disciplined, and with a peaceful mind—
नित्यं त्रिषवणस्नायी नित्यं स शुभभाषणः । स्त्रीशूद्रपतितत्व्रात्यनास्तिकोच्छिष्टभाषणम्
Always bathing three times daily, always speaking auspicious words, avoiding conversation with women, Shudras, fallen people, outcasts, atheists, and those who have eaten impure food—
चाण्डालभाषणं चैव न कुर्यान्मुनिसत्तम । नत्वा नैव च भाषेत जपहोमार्चनादिषु
And also avoiding conversation with Chandalas, O best of sages; one should not speak, even after bowing, during recitation, oblation, worship, and similar acts.
मैथुनस्य तथालापं तद्गोष्ठीमपि वर्जयेत् । कर्मणा मनसा वाचा सर्वावस्थासु सर्वदा
One should also avoid talk about sexual union and such gatherings; in all circumstances, at all times, by action, mind, and speech—
सर्वत्र मैथुनत्यागो ब्रह्मचर्यं प्रचक्षते । राज्ञश्चैव गृहस्थस्य ब्रह्मचर्यमुदाहृतम्
Renunciation of sexual union everywhere is called celibacy; even for a king or a householder, celibacy is prescribed.
ऋतुस्तातेषु दारेषु सङ्गतिर्या विधानतः । संस्कृतायां सवर्णायामृतुं दृष्ट्वा प्रयत्नतः
Union with one's wife, according to prescribed rules, when she is purified and of the same caste, and after observing her season, should be undertaken with effort.
रात्रौ तु गमनं कार्यं ब्रह्मचर्यं हरेन्न तत् । ऋणत्रयमसंशोध्य त्वनुत्पाद्य सुतानपि
Union should take place at night; this does not violate celibacy. Without discharging the three debts, and without producing sons—
तथा यज्ञाननिष्ट्वा च मोक्षमिच्छन्व्रजत्यधः । अजागलस्य यज्जन्म तज्जन्म श्रुतिचोदितम्
Likewise, without performing sacrifices, one who desires liberation falls down; the birth of a goat is prescribed by the scriptures for such a person.
अतः कार्यं तु विप्रेन्द्र ऋणत्रयविशोधनम् । ते देवानामृषीणां च पितॄणामृणिनस्तथा
Therefore, O best of Brahmins, the clearing of the three debts must be done; one is indebted to the gods, sages, and ancestors.
ऋषिभ्यो ब्रह्मचर्येण पितृभ्यस्तु तिलोदकैः । मुच्येद्यज्ञेन देवेभ्यः स्वाश्रमं धर्ममाचरेत्
To the sages, by celibacy; to the ancestors, by offering sesame and water; one is released from debt to the gods by sacrifice, and should practice the duties of one's own stage of life.
क्षीराहारी फलाशी वा शाकाशी वा हविष्यभुक् । भिक्षाशी वा जपेद्विद्वान्कृच्छ्रचान्द्रायणादिकृत्
One who eats milk, fruit, vegetables, or sacrificial food, or who begs for food, should recite, having performed austerities such as Kricchra and Chandrayana.
लवणं क्षारमम्लं च गृञ्जनं कांस्यभोजनम् । ताम्बूलं च द्विभुक्तं च दुष्टवासः प्रमत्तनम्
Salt, alkaline substances, sour things, pungent foods, eating from bronze vessels, betel, eating twice a day, wearing soiled clothes, and carelessness—
श्रुतिस्मृतिविरोधं च जपं रात्रौ विवर्जयेत् । वृथा न कालं गमयेद्द्यूतस्त्रीस्वापवादतः
Recitation at night, and anything opposed to scripture and tradition, should be avoided; one should not waste time in gambling, women, sleep, or idle talk.
गमयेद्देवतापूजास्तोत्रागमविलोकनैः । भूशय्या ब्रह्मचारित्वं मौनचर्या तथैव च
Time should be spent in worship of deities, recitation of hymns, and study of sacred texts; sleeping on the ground, practicing celibacy, and observing silence likewise.
नित्यं त्रिषवणस्नानं शूद्रकर्मविवर्जनम् । नित्यपूजा नित्यदानमानन्दस्तुतिकीर्तनम्
Daily bathing three times, avoidance of Shudra duties, daily worship, daily giving, delight, praise, and singing of hymns—
नैमित्तिकार्चनं चैव विश्वासो गुरुदेवयोः । जपनिष्ठस्य धर्मा ये द्वादशैते सुसिद्धिदाः
Occasional worship, faith in the teacher and deity—these twelve duties of one devoted to recitation grant excellent success.
नित्यं सूर्यमुपस्थाय तस्य चाभिमुखो जपेत् । देवताप्रतिमादौ वा वह्नौ वाभ्यर्च्य तन्मुखः
One should always recite facing the sun, or after worshipping the deity's image or fire, facing them.
स्नानपूजाजपध्यानहोमतर्पणतत्परः । निष्कामो देवतायां च सर्वकर्मनिवेदकः
He is devoted to bathing, worship, recitation, meditation, fire offerings, and oblations; without desire, he dedicates all actions to the deity.
एवमादींश्च नियमान्पुरश्चरणकृच्चरेत् । तस्माद्द्विजः प्रसन्नात्मा जपहोमपरायणः
He should observe such disciplines as prescribed for preparatory rites; therefore, the twice-born, with a serene mind, should be devoted to recitation and fire offerings.
तपस्यध्ययने युक्तो भवेद्भूतानुकम्पकः । तपसा स्वर्गमाप्नोति तपसा विन्दते महत्
Engaged in austerity and study, he should be compassionate toward all beings; by austerity, he attains heaven, and by austerity, he obtains greatness.
तपोयुक्तस्य सिध्यन्ति कर्माणि नियतात्मनः । विद्वेषणं संहरणं मारणं रोगनाशनम्
For one endowed with austerity and self-control, actions succeed: causing discord, destruction, killing, and the removal of diseases.