History of Dharmashastra (Ancient and Mediaeval Religious and Civil Law in India) v5.c73.t1.352.1

v5.c73.t1.352.1

Then the performer casts away the *pavitra* worn so far, washes his hands and feet, performs ācamana and wears two pavitras. Then *savyam*. He says 'welcome to all.' They respond with 'susvāgatam'. Then holding the right hand (except the thumb) of the daiva brāhmaṇas he says 'Ye gods, occupy seats'; they respond by saying '*susamāsmahe*' (we have well occupied them). Then *apasavyam*. He addresses similar words to pitrya brāhmaṇas who respond in a similar way. Then *savyam*. He seeks permission in the words 'I shall perform the Pratisāṁvatsarika śrāddha of my pitṛs that has been begun'. The brāhmaṇas say 'do so'. Then the verse '*śam no devīr*' (Ṛg. X. 9. 4) is repeated and also the words 'thou art yava, separate from us those who hate us and who are our enemies'. Then *apasavyam*. The following texts are repeated viz. Ṛg. X. 9.4, Ṛg. X. 15.1 and with the mantra 'The asuras, rākṣasas, the piśācas, that dwell along the earth are struck down; may they go from this place elsewhere wherever their mind may be fixed', he scatters sesamum grains everywhere and repeats the mantra, Ṛg. X. 87.1 'There are eight Vasus, eleven Rudras and twelve Ādityas. Let there be protection given by Viṣṇu at the door where śrāddha is being performed and may this spot be Gayā. The brāhmaṇas reply 'Let it be a good spot.' Then *savyam*. He sprinkles drops of water with darbhas over the food that is cooked for the śrāddha dinner with the mantras viz. Ṛg. IX. 58. 1, IX. 67.