The Great Epic of the Bhārata dynasty 6.27.2.n4
The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa 6.27.2.n4
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6.27.2.n4
Bhavaya is explained by both Sankara and Sreedhara as Vradhaya or make grow. Perhaps, "rear" is the nearest approach to it in English. K. T. Telang renders it, 'please.' The idea is eminently Indian. The gods are fed by sacrifices, and in return they feed men by sending rain. The Asuras again who warred with the gods warred with sacrifices.