1. The part at the root of the little finger of a twice-born man is called the Tîrtha sacred to Pragâpati.
2. The part at the root of the thumb is called the Tîrtha sacred to Brahman.
3. The part at the tops of the fingers is called the Tîrtha sacred to the gods.
4. The part at the root of the forefinger is called the Tîrtha sacred to the manes.
5. Let him sip water, which has not been put to the fire and is free from foam (and bubbles), which has not been poured out by a Sûdra (or other uninitiated person), or by a man who has one hand only, and which has no saline flavour[1]; and (let him sip it) in a clean place, duly seated, placing (his right hand) between his knees, facing the east or the north (or, the north-east), attentively regarding the water, and in a cheerful mood.
6. Let him sip water thrice with the Tîrtha sacred