House of greeting

Court of Amen 23

 

Square 23 House of LIBATIONS
may also have been called "House of Greeting" as there is a
pun for the hieroglyphic for 'water' that flows over the mans hands,
and is indicated by the mans posture also. The serpent Mehen, on one
account of the Netherworld, is here said to have given cool waters or
'Libations' to the deceased.


Amememopes 23rd Chapter - 23 House of Libations
Do not act out of place in the presence of a Justice,
Nor be determined to speak the first.

If you are satisfied with false words,
Then you enjoy spittle instead of food.

Look at the cup in front of you,
And let it suffice for your need.

The noble person is important in his function,
He draws forth knowledge from a bountiful well.

19 (23) purification by water

Osiris, seize all those who hate King Unas -pour water- and who speak
evil against his name. Thoth, go, seize him for Osiris. Bring him who
speaks evil against the name of King Unas. Put him in your hand.

To say the words four times :
"Do not let go of him !
Beware, do not let go of him !"
-pour water-

20 (25) censing Ka-rite

Someone has gone with his Ka.

Horus has gone with his Ka.
Seth has gone with his Ka.
Thoth has gone with his Ka.

To say the words four times :
-burning incense-
"The god has gone with his Ka.
Osiris goes with his Ka.
Eyes-Forward has gone with his Ka.
You also have gone with your Ka."

O King Unas, the arm of your Ka is before You !
O King Unas, the arm of your Ka is behind You !
O King Unas, the foot of your Ka is before You !
O King Unas, the foot of your Ka is behind You !

O Osiris King Unas, I have given You the Eye of Horus !
May your face be adorned with it !
May the perfume of the Eye of Horus diffuse over You !

21 (32) pouring of libation under the feet

This is your libation, Osiris.

This is your libation, O King Unas, have gone forth -libation & two pellets of natron- to your son, have gone forth to Horus.

I have come and I bring You the Eye of Horus, that your heart may be
refreshed with it. I bring it to You under your feet.

Take the outflow that comes out from You. Your heart will not be weary with it.

To say the words four times :
"Come, (for) You have been invoked !"

Pyramid Texts, King Unas.