1. O oblation! You are the body of fire. You are the material with which all objects in the universe are created. You only help me in satisfying the guests.
2. O stick of wood! You are the creator of fire. O dried grasses! You maintain the fire.
3. O learned people! You should develop yajnas which promote strong structures on earth.
4. O man and woman! Acquire the knowledge from the learned and live in a peaceful home after marriage. Do not spoil your life and do not spoil life of your children.
5. O man! You observe me in doing the yajna and later on you also do it.
6. Just as a learner and teacher, I do the yajna, you also do. Your companions have to follow the activities being done my companions.
7. O members of the assembly! The military people also participate in yajnas and sacrifices to fight enemies.
8. O highly learned man, preach noble virtues on earth.
9. Let the man who knows vedas have a fine home, good speech and vast knowledge.
10. O General! Attack the enemy with full force. Just fire assimilates ghee and burns brightly; you also subdue the opposing wicked forces.
11. O king! You should go to the sages and learn more.
12. O learned teacher! Let your vast knowledge be mine. Let my learning be guided by you.
13. O learned person! Become conversant with all branches of knowledge.
14. O learned person in medicinal plants! Do not spoil this treasure. Do their sacrifice properly and make sure they are abundantly available.
15. O man! I live on the earth in a spirit of friendliness towards all. You should also live in a spirit of friendliness to all.
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