Let a man sing, wishing to obtain by his song immortality for the Devas. 'May I obtain by my song oblations (svadhâ) for the fathers, hope for men, fodder and water for animals, heaven for the sacrificer, food for myself,' thus reflecting on these in his mind, let a man (Udgâtri priest) sing praises, without making mistakes in pronunciation, &c.

In plain words: The priest who sings should hold good wishes in mind as he sings: life without death for the gods, offerings for the ancestors, hope for people, food and water for animals, heaven for the person paying for the ritual, and food for himself. He should also sing carefully without mistakes.