Jaiminīya (Talavakāra) Brāhmaṇa 20.117
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20.117
In the beginning, these worlds belonged to the Asuras. The gods were, as it were, dependent on them, relying on ascetic toil and faith. As they praised and wearied themselves, they placed brilliance, strength, faculty, and vital power into their own bodies. The Asuras wished to seize that from them. When it was about to be seized, they made it enter into the waters, [thinking,] 'Lest the Asuras find this.' Therefore even now, when enemies are approaching, people conceal their property, [thinking,] 'Lest enemies find this.' That strode away from the gods; it did not reach the Asuras. Those gods saw this toil of the year. Through it they toiled for it. It mounted upward. It stood touching (spṛṣṭa) heaven. Because it stood touching heaven, that is the touchingness of the touched (spṛṣṭa). These are indeed named the touched (spṛṣṭa); cryptically they are called pṛṣṭhas. Whoever knows thus touches all desires. Whatever he may desire, he should toil for a year: he surely secures it, for this toil is measured by a year.
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The waters were the wives of the gods.
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They desired union.
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The wind rolled over their back.
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They conceived an embryo.
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The gods said to them, 'Bring forth!'
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On the first day, they brought forth the Rathantara.
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After that the sound of the chariot was brought forth.
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Therefore, at the chant of the Rathantara, they make the sound of a chariot.
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They said, 'Bring forth further!'
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On the second day, they brought forth the Bṛhat.
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After that the sound of Parjanya was brought forth.
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Therefore, at the chant of the Bṛhat, they beat the kettledrums.
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Parjanya becomes rainy.
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They said, 'Bring forth further!'
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On the third day, they brought forth the Vairūpa.
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After that the sound of the village was brought forth.
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Therefore, at the chant of the Vairūpa, they make the sound of a village.
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They said, 'Bring forth further!'
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On the fourth day, they brought forth the Vairāja.
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After that the sound of fire was brought forth.
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Therefore, at the chant of the Vairāja, they churn fire.
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They said, 'Bring forth further!'
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On the fifth day, they brought forth the Śākvara.
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After that the sound of the waters was brought forth.
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Therefore, at the chant of the Śākvara, placing water near, they praise.
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They said, 'Bring forth further!'
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