Manual of the Nine Planets Sacrifice

...[made of] Vikankataoriginal: "vaikaṅkata" — The wood of the Flacourtia indica tree, traditionally used for making sacrificial vessels. wood. The Sruva ladleoriginal: "sruva" — A small offering ladle used primarily for pouring clarified butter (ghee) into the fire. should be the length of a cubitoriginal: "aratni" — A traditional unit of measurement roughly equal to the length of the forearm from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger., and should be crafted without any terrifying flaws. 12

At the tip of the Sruva, because it represents the "nose" of the ritual, there should be a circular shape the size of a thumb. At the front, it should be hollowed out at the knot, resembling the shape of a deer’s footprintoriginal: "mṛgapadākṛti" — A specific aesthetic and functional design for the bowl of the ladle. in the mud. 13

The Darvi ladleoriginal: "darvī" — A larger ritual pouring spoon or ladle. [is measured] by the joints of the thumb; it is known to be one spanoriginal: "prādeśa" — The distance between the tip of the thumb and the tip of the forefinger when fully extended. in length, as is prescribed for the offering of cooked riceoriginal: "caru-homa" — A ritual where boiled rice or grains are offered to the deities.. 14

The tip and the base are thus defined, and the middle portion should follow the proportions of the base. In that middle part, one should craft it with a curve similar to the base. 15

Agni, Soma, Surya, Rudra, and Prajapati—and the sixth is indeed the god Yama—these are the deities associated [with the tool] in their proper order. 16

In the position of AgniThe God of Fire, there is intense distress; in that of the MoonSoma, there is a unique [quality]; by the SunSurya, the loss of livestock occurs; and through Rudra, disease or victory may arise. 17

In the position of PrajapatiThe Lord of Progeny, there is an increase of offspring; in that of YamaThe God of Death, death is proclaimed. Shri Pa 1 [The ladles should be made from] the wood of the KhadiraAcacia catechu, Vikankata, or PalashaButea monosperma, often called 'Flame of the Forest' trees. 18

The Sruva ladle should be twenty-six digitsoriginal: "aṅgula" — A unit of measure roughly the width of a finger. long, with a well-formed bowl the size of the palm. The entire hollowed part of the Sruva...