After he has performed the oblations in the fire, and the whole series of ceremonies in such a manner that they end in the south, let him sprinkle water with his right hand on the spot where the cakes are to be placed .
Quotes about oblations (6 Quotes)
No calamity happens to those who eagerly follow auspicious customs and the rule of good conduct, to those who are always careful of purity, and to those who mutter ,sacred texts and offer burnt oblations.
Oblations to the manes ought to be carefully presented to those devoted to knowledge, but offerings to the gods, in accordance with the reason of the sacred law , to men of all the four above mentioned classes .
To three , ancestors water must be offered, to three the funeral cake is given, the fourth , descendant is the giver of these , oblations , the fifth has no connection , with them .
The brilliant fire is not contaminated even in burial places, and, when presented with oblations ,of butter at sacrifices, it again increases mightily.
Those who are interested in self-realization, in terms of mind and sense control, offer the functions of all the senses, as well as the vital force (breath) , as oblations into the fire of the controlled mind.