Jaiminīya (Talavakāra) Brāhmaṇa 1.62
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1.62
what is the procedure there? What is the expiation? From him indeed the All-Gods depart whose [sun] sets on the Āhavanīya un-taken-out. Having tied gold of fair color with a darbha blade, he should carry it behind. That form of this [sun] who scorches here is made. This is indeed the form of the day; the form of the day is made. Then, having kindled the firewood, they should carry it eastward. Having placed it and taken butter four times, he should offer, saying: 'To the All-Gods, svāhā!' Just as one might invite an angry resident of a house as he departs, with a barren cow or with another beloved abode, in the same way he invites the All-Gods. They all become un-angered toward him. Moreover, they say: If [the sun] should rise on the Āhavanīya un-taken-out,
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