It is highly praiseworthy, and it gives longevity to a man who listens to it. It was first recited to Rama the son of Jamadagni. Formerly Jamadagni's son Rama, existed with great anger, rooted out the Kshatriyas from off the face of the Earth for twentyone times. Having subjugated the entire Earth, the heroic Rama having cyes like lotus petals began to make preparations for celebrating a Horse Sacrifice, O king, that is lauded by all Brahmanas and Kshatriyas and that is capable of granting the fruition of every desire.