Five Types of Sama Hymns

Sama means that which is the same everywhere. Since the sun shines everywhere equally, the sun should be worshipped as sama hymns. It is in sun that all the elements find their refuge.  Five types of sama hymns are to be worshipped in the earth, the fire, the sky and the sun. He who worships five types of sama hymns, attains all the worlds. Five types of sama hymns are to be worshipped in the wind that blow from the east, in the clouds, in the rain, in the lighting are to be worshipped in the clouds, in the rain, in the rivers that flow to the east, in the rivers that flow to the west, and in the ocean.

Five types of sama hymns are to be worshipped in the spring, the summer, the monsoon, the early autumn and the late autumn. Five types of sama hymns are to be worshipped in goats, buffaloes, cows, horses and men. Five types of sama hymns are to be worshipped in the powers of smell, speech, sight, hearing and thought.

Five types of sama hymns should be worshipped in the flames, in the sparks, and in the process of the fire going out. He who worships sama hymns thus, attains fame, sons and animals. Five types of sama hymns should be worshipped in the earth, the atmosphere, heaven, the redirections and the ocean. Five of sama hymns should be worshipped in the body-hair, the skin, the flesh, the bones and the marrow. Five types of sama hymns must be worshipped in the fire, the wind, the sun, the stars and the moon. He who worships sama hymns thus, obtains all the objects of his desire.