The Procedure of Sr&ddha Performance - Verse 67-69

The different benefits of the various kinds of vessels that I have mentioned as regards the Sraddha rite, O excellent Brahmanas, are also true in regard to the holy rites of nativity. With regard to the Samits also, the same should be known. The devotee keeps the mind pure and says *1 am performing the rite in fire*. Then, after being permitted by excellent Brahmanas, saying “Do9 *, he should perform the Homa in the fire, accompanied by his wife and sons.