HYMN XIII

He in whose house the Vratya who possesses this knowledge
abides one night secures for himself thereby the holy realms
that are on earth.
A second night . . . . the holy realms that are in the firma-
ment (the rest as in verse 1).
A third night . . . the holy realms that are in heaven.
A fourth night . . . . the holy realms of the Holy.
Unlimited nights . . . . unlimited holy realms.
Now he to whose house a non-Vratya, calling himself a Vratya,
and one in name only, comes as a guest.
Should punish him and not punish him.
He should serve him with food saying to himself, To this Deity
I offer water: I lodge this Deity; I wait upon this, this
Deity.
To that Deity the sacrifice of him who has this knowledge is
acceptable.