One who wishes to honor their ancestors should begin by worshipping with garments and ornaments, offering according to their means and resources. With humility and resolve, they should declare, “I will perform in the fire,” and seek the permission of those present. Upon receiving consent—whether it is granted with words such as, “Do it, let it be done,” or simply, “Do it”—the rite may proceed. For the Sāman, the recitation “To the ancestors, svadhā, obeisance” is appropriate. Alternatively, one may conclude with “svāhā,” offering as is customary in ancestral sacrifice. If a sacred fire is not available, the scriptures prescribe that the sacrifice be made into the hand of a Brāhmaṇa. When the time for the full moon rite approaches, the fire should not be brought from afar. If, O Brāhmaṇa, the fire is indeed distant at that sacred time, or if, at the moment of decline, one’s own sacred fire is far away, and the fire for worship cannot be reached but a brother stands near, some among the twice-born prefer to use a distant fire for worship nonetheless. It is essential to honor the Brāhmaṇas with a variety of foods—those to eat, to enjoy, to lick, and other delicious offerings. One should then invite the presence of the great and mighty All-Gods, either by calling them directly or by reciting a hymn in their praise. The ancestors, both formless and embodied, whose brilliance is kindled by such offerings, should be saluted with devotion, especially with a heart turned toward Nārāyaṇa. After inviting the Brāhmaṇas, they should be respectfully served their meal, O twice-born. It is proper to offer them honey, meat, and other suitable gifts. If any Brāhmaṇa appointed for the śrāddha refuses the vessel, or if, while eating, one Brāhmaṇa touches another, the performer of the rite, intent on faith, should recite the Rakṣoghna, Vaiṣṇava, and especially the Paitṛka hymns. In addition, the Trimadhu, Trisuparṇa, Pavamāna, and Yajus verses are to be recited, as well as passages from the Itihāsas, Purāṇas, and Dharmaśāstras. Once the Brāhmaṇas have finished eating, the remnants should be scattered as prescribed. The performer must then thoroughly wash his feet and undertake proper purification, O Nārada. The svasti rite is also to be performed, using parched grain and offering inexhaustible water. Those twice-born who perform the svasti rite without moving the vessel are considered blessed. Words of blessing from the Smṛtis, such as “May the givers prosper,” should be recited at this time. According to one’s ability, a gift should be given, accompanied by betel and fragrant substances. With the Ṛc verse “vājevāje,” the ancestors and gods are to be respectfully dismissed. Similarly, one should then set aside the recitation of his own Veda for the time being. If a person is without wife or son, he should perform the āmaśrāddha using gold. The wise should perform the homa, the sacred fire offering, with the ancestral hymn. After bathing properly, O Brāhmaṇa, offerings of sesame and leaves should be made as prescribed. If a man, lamenting his poverty or confessing, “I am poor, I am a great sinner,” neglects these duties, his family falls into ruin and incurs the terrible sin of killing a Brāhmaṇa. But for those who perform these rites faithfully, there is no break in their lineage; instead, they become prosperous. When the Lord of the universe is pleased, all the deities are satisfied—the Yakṣas, Siddhas, humans, and Hari, the eternal one, are all gladdened by such devotion.