The Procedure of Sr&ddha Performance - Verse 1

The Procedure of Sr&ddha Performance (Continued) Brhaspati said : It is cited (in scriptures that) a leaf of the Palana tree {Butea frondosa) is conducive to Brahmanic splendour.1 That kingdom is conceived (as the fruit, if leaves of) the Asvattha tree (are used) : The lordship of all living beings is mentioned (in using the leaves of) Plaksa (citron-leaved Indian fig tree) [i.e. the materials of oblations must be placed in cups made of these leaves or the wood as in the case of some of the following] .