That barley was then reduced by those ascetics to powder for making what is called Saktu of it. Having finished their silent recitations and other daily rites, and having duly poured libations on the sacred fire, those ascetics divided that little quantity of powdered barley amongst them selves so that the share of each came up to the measure of Kudava (twelve double handfuls). As they were about to sit down for cating, there came to their abode a guest.
यवप्रस्थं तु तं सक्तूनकुर्वन्त तपस्विनः। कृतजप्याह्निकास्ते तु हुत्वा चार्नि यथाविधि॥ कुडवं कुडवं सर्वे व्यभजन्त तपस्विनः। अथागच्छद् द्विजः कश्चिदतिथिर्भुञ्जतां तदा।॥