Auspicious Timing for the Pavilion

The Purification of the Ritual Implements

Regarding these, the washing of the purifiers pavitra|Two blades of sacred Kusha grass used to filter and purify offerings is performed. This means they are cleansed.

"By the impulse of the God Savitar original: "devasya savituḥ" | Savitar is the solar deity associated with the impulse of creation and the morning sun, with a purifier that is without a hole, with the rays of the bright sun."

The movement of the purifiers is then performed. This is followed by the rituals of sprinkling prokṣaṇa|The ritual act of purifying objects by flicking drops of water onto them and the preparation of the clarified butter original: "ājya". Beforehand, the butter is placed, and behind it, the cooked oblation caru|A sacrificial porridge made of grain and milk or water.

One then sprinkles water around the fire, following the movement of the God, the Protector. This is the act of mixing and the subsequent silent recitation original: "japa".

The Invocation of Universal Virtues

Om. I seek refuge in Austerity, Brilliance, Faith, Insight, Truth, Non-anger, Renunciation, Fortitude, Righteousness Dharma|The cosmic and moral law that sustains the world, and the totality of Speech, Mind, Soul, and Brahman Brahman|The ultimate, infinite reality or the sacred word in the Vedic tradition.

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May these vows original: "vratāni" protect me; may they guard me. I seek refuge in the Great Soul of the Great Sound.

The Prayer to the Multi-Eyed One

"You are the Multi-eyed One Virūpākṣa|A title for a deity, often Agni or Shiva, signifying one who possesses diverse or extraordinary vision. His teeth are... distorted?, his mouth is wide. He measures the atmosphere. This is the heart of the Gods, which is not forgotten. Within it, let these strengths be concentrated and made powerful."

The twelve sons This likely refers to the twelve months of the year personified who move through the year—having caused them to sacrifice with the sacrifice of desire original: "kāmaprayeṇa yajñena", they return again to the path of sacred study Brahmacarya|The disciplined life of a Vedic student focused on spiritual and intellectual growth.

Among men, this belongs to the Brahmin original: "brāhmaṇasya idaṃ". Indeed, the Brahmin approaches the sacred wisdom. Therefore, let the Brahmin recite this prayer. May it not be recited against me.