One should always keep his speech and mind under perfect control, as also his senses. With wellcooked frumenty, Yavaka, Krishara, and Havi (clarified butter), one should adore the departed manes and the celestials in the Shraddha called Ashtaka. The same should be used in adoring the Planets. One should not undergo a shave without calling down a blessing upon himself. if one sneezes, one should be blessed by those present. All, who are ill or suffer from diseases, should be blessed. The extension of their lives should be prayed for.
यच्छेद्वाङ्मनसी नित्यमिन्द्रियाणि तथैव च॥ संस्कृतं पायसं नित्यं यवागू कृसरं हविः। अष्टकाः पितृदैवत्या ग्रहाणामभिपूजनम्॥ श्मश्रूकर्मणि मङ्गल्यं क्षुतानामभिनन्दनम्। व्याधितानां च सर्वेषामायुषामभिनन्दनम्॥