(they) rejoice in heaven.


XIII

Thou knowest, O Death, the fire-sacrifice that leads to heaven.
Tell this to me, who am full of Shraddha (faith and yearning).
They who live in the realm of heaven enjoy freedom from death.
This I beg as my second boon.


XIV

Yama replied: I know well that fire which leads to the realm of
heaven. I shall tell it to thee. Listen to me. Know, O
Nachiketas, that this is the means of attaining endless worlds
and their support. It is hidden in the heart of all beings.


XV

Yama then told him that fire-sacrifice, the beginning of all the
worlds; what bricks, how many and how laid for the altar.
Nachiketas repeated all as it was told to him. Then Death, being
pleased with him, again said:


XVI

The great-soured Yama, being well pleased, said to him