The Sraddha Ritual : Purificatory Rites - Verse 16

9-15 611 fell on the ground. Syamakas (a variety of rice) grew up that way (from drops of Soma). They are honoured for (the propitiation of) Pitj*s. The spray (of Soma juice) sticking to (and coming out of) his nostrils fell from them (and became ikfu— sugarcane). Hence sugarcanes are phlegmatic, cool, pleasing and sweet. One should perform all the Pity-rites with Syamaka rice and sugarcane for the fulfillment of all desires. He who performs Agrayana i.e. the first Soma libation at the Agni§toma sacrifice (or of fruits after the rainy season) (with oyamaka and sugarcanes) attains the fulfilment of his desires quickly. 1