He comes to the Ilya Tree. Into him enters the fragrance of Brahman. He comes to the Sālajya Abode. Into him enters the essence (rasa) of Brahman. He comes to the Invincible Sanctuary (Aparājita Āyatana). Into him enters the splendor of Brahman. He arrives there. Indra and Prajāpati stand as the guardians of the gate. They withdraw before him. He comes to the hall called Vibhupramita. Into him enters the radiance of Brahman. He comes to the throne called Vicakṣaṇā ("the Seat of Insight"). The chants Bṛhat and Rathantara Sāman form its front legs. The chants Śyaitana and Naudhasa form its rear legs. The chants Vairūpa and Vairāja are recited along its sides. The chants Śākvara and Raivata extend across it. It is Wisdom (Prajñā), for by wisdom one truly sees. He comes to the couch called Amitaujas ("Infinite Splendor"). It is Prāṇa (Life-Breath). Its front legs are the Past and the Future. Its rear legs are Prosperity and Earth. The chants Bṛhat and Rathantara are recited along its sides. The hymns Bhadra, Yajñāyajñīya, the Ṛg-verses, the Sāman chants, and the Yajur formulas adorn it. The Soma stalks form its covering. The Udgītha is its pillow. Splendor is its cushion. Upon that couch sits Brahman. The knower of this approaches and ascends it with one foot only. Then Brahman asks him: "Who are you?" To Him he should reply...