Mounted upon a ram with four horns, Agni shone brilliantly, radiant like the young sun at dawn. Knowing this resplendent form of Agni, one should proceed to perform the sacred ritual of offering with due reverence. It is said that one who makes offerings with his own hand attains the status of a Brahmin who has overcome even the gravest of sins. For those who seek the fulfillment of all their desires, an abundance of sesame is prescribed as the proper offering. In rites involving sorcery, the offering may take the form of a sow, a deer, or a swan of auspicious nature. When making the deer offering, it is to be done with the middle finger, ring finger, and thumb. The priests should present sesame seeds mixed with curd, honey, and ghee, and in virtuous rites, kusha grass should be tied to the ring finger. Such offerings are made in honor of the lordship of the hosts, by Rudra and also by Brahma. For the purpose of entering his own abode, the seeker beholds water and those with shaven heads. He may dwell among outcastes, donkeys, and camels, and even as he journeys, he feels as though he is followed by others; disheartened, his endeavors fail, and he sinks without apparent cause. In such a state, the roles of teacher, learned one, student, or the act of study itself are absent. To bring auspiciousness, Brahmins should utter blessings while offering cow’s ghee and mustard. One should promptly arrange clay, yellow pigment, fragrant substances, and guggulu incense. The auspicious seat is then set upon a red hide of a castrated animal. With these preparations, the devotee is anointed, and the purifying waters are invoked for cleansing. Bhaga, Indra, Vayu, and the seven sages are invoked, bestowing prosperity upon the devotee. The waters are called upon to always protect the forehead, ears, and eyes. Sacred grass is to be placed on the head, held in the left hand. Mantras such as "Kūṣmāṇḍa," "Rājaputra," and others are recited, each followed by the sacred utterance "svāhā." At a crossroads, facing the sun, sacred grass is spread in all directions. Offerings of both cooked and uncooked fish, as well as meat, are made in this manner. Similarly, radish, fried cakes, sweet cakes, and garlands made of fresh shoots are offered. All these items, once gathered, are placed upon the ground, and the devotee bows the head in humility. A full handful of water, mixed with durva grass, mustard, and flowers, is offered with the prayer: "Grant me sons, grant me wealth, grant me all my desires." Incense, lamps, food offerings, fragrant garlands, and ointments are presented, and afterwards, Brahmins are fed and a pair of garments is respectfully given to the teacher. Whether the devotee seeks prosperity, peace, strength, growth, long life, or vigor, the nine planets—Rahu, Ketu, and the other grahas—are established in their proper order. Objects of gold, silver, and other metals, including lead, are used to attain auspiciousness, and garments and flowers are offered in their appropriate colors. Each deity receives oblations accompanied by the proper mantras. The prescribed offerings include udbudha, svāti, yadarya, and rice that has overflowed. One should also offer śanna, the goddess, and fashion a banner from the stalk, as well as other banners. Uduṃbara, śamī, dūrvā, and kuśa are used as fuel sticks, in that order. Offerings are made with honey and clarified butter, or with curd or milk. Curd-rice, powdered oblations, meat, and various kinds of food are also presented. According to one’s ability and as available, all these offerings are made with respect, following the prescribed rules. Thus, the ritual is completed, each act performed with devotion and precision, seeking the blessings of the divine for fulfillment and auspiciousness in every endeavor.