Original (English)

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. I