study bring us illumination. May there be no enmity among us.

OM! PEACE! PEACE! PEACE!




Part First



I

Vahasrava, being desirous of heavenly rewards (at the Viswajit
sacrifice), made a gift of all that he possessed. He had a son
by the name of Nachiketas.


II

When the offerings were being distributed, faith (Shraddha)
entered (the heart of)Nachiketas, who, though young, yet
resected:


III

These cows have drunk water, eaten grass and given milk for the
last time, and their senses have lost all vigour. He who gives
these undoubtedly goes to joyless realms.