I crave pardon for all mistakes,
For all shortcomings I beg pardon in every particular.”
Then when the tapers are all lighted and the offerings ready, a further charm is recited, which begins as follows:—
“Ho, White Sheikh, king of the virgin jungle,
It is you to whom belong all people of the jungle and virgin forest,
Do you, whose back is turned towards heaven,
Give your orders to all the Elders of the earth and Princes who are here,
You who here hold the position of Indra,
Come hither and partake of my banquet.