The latter then smelt the crown of his head and pronounced blessings on him. Then circumambulating hosts of Brahmanas gratified and worshipped with presents.
आघ्रातश्च तथा मूर्ध्नि श्रावितश्चाशिषः शुभाः। कृत्वा प्रदक्षिणान् विप्रानर्चितांस्तुष्टमानसान्॥