bhuta-hatyam tathaivaikam
na yajnair marstum arhati
yatha-as much as; paṅkena-by the mud; paṅka-ambhah-water mixed with mud; suraya-by wine; va-either; surakrtam-impurity caused by the slight touch of wine; bhuta-hatyam-killing of animals; tatha-like that; eva-certainly; ekam-one; na-never; yajnaih-by the prescribed sacrifices; marstum-to counteract; arhati-is worthwhile.