Atharvavedaparishishta 4.2

Now, the duties of the king.

Bathed at the Viśvāvasu muhūrta, consecrated with consecration mantras,

anointed with ointments,

with garments, ornaments, and the like according to the previously stated rule,

taking a golden niṣka or a kṛṣṇala with his left hand,

saying: 'Whatever evil deed, whatever blemish [there is], let it burn away all evil,'

rubbing the gold on his body with this mantra, he should give it to a brāhmaṇa with his right hand,

and a healthy cow.

Having placed an immeasurable quantity of sesame seeds in a vessel made of gold or copper, and having consecrated it with: 'Whatever out of ignorance...', he should give it to a brāhmaṇa.

'Whatever blemish was committed by me out of ignorance or out of knowledge, / let all that be burnt by the gift of sesame, O Lord!'

And land endowed with crops should indeed be given to a brāhmaṇa who has crossed to the end of the Veda, / according to one's ability, in accordance with the word of Bṛhaspati.

Having enjoyed various pleasures, having obtained the earth / encircled by the seven oceans, that lord of the earth would rejoice like the moon.

He should constantly present diverse foods to the twice-born, / accompanied by the sound of musical instruments, and having auspicious blessings performed.

And having worshipped the household deities, a festival should be held in the home; / and he himself should properly worship the parasol, other royal insignia, and conveyances.

[And the wise man should worship with various radiant flowers and fruits;] / therefore, the king, having continually made all gifts with faith, / surrounded by brāhmaṇas, should eat with restrained speech.