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When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.2](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.2) āpnuvant satyam saṃkalpam / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.3](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.3) tatho eva etad yajamāno yad arbudena ca pāvamānībhiś ca grāhṇo abhiṣṭauty āpnoty amṛtatvam / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.4](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.4) āpnoti satyam saṃkalpam / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.5](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.5) atha stute pavamāne dadhi gharmeṇa caranti / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.6) atra kālo hi bhavati / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.7) atho savanasya eva sarasatāyai / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.8) atha haviṣ paṅktyā caranti tasyā uktam brāhmaṇam / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.9](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.9) bhāradvājyā madhyaṃdine prasthitānām yajati / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.10](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.10) bharadvājo ha madhyaṃdina indrāya somam pradadau / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.11](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.11) sā vā aindrī triṣṭub bhavati / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.14](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.14) āhutīnām pratiṣṭhityai / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.15](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.15) atha hotrāḥ samyajanti tāsām uktam brāhmaṇam / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.16](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.16) atha iḍā atha hotṛ camasas tasya uktam brāhmaṇam / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.17](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.17) huteṣu dākṣiṇeṣu dakṣiṇā nīyante / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.20](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.20) atho dakṣiṇābhir vai yajñam dakṣayati / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.21](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.21) tad yad dakṣiṇābhir vai yajñam dakṣayati / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.22](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.22) tasmād dakṣiṇā nāma / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.23](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.23) ātma dakṣiṇam vai satram / > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.24](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.24) tasmād ahar ahar japeyuḥ / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > xv. 1. The Gods having praised the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn ) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtained immortality, obtained truth and resolve. Verily thus also the sacrificer in that he praises the pressing stones with the Arbuda (hymn) and the verses for (Soma), the purifying, obtains immortality, obtains truth and resolve. When the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the pot of milk, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to give the pressing sap. Then they proceed with the set of five oblations; the explanation of this has been given. At the midday he utters a verse of Bharadvāja’s as the offering verse for the Prasthitas; at the midday Bharadvāja gave Soma to Indra. It is a Triṣṭubh verse, addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \_vaṣaṭ\_, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given; then come the sacrificial food and the Hotṛ’s bowl; the explanation of that has been given. When the Dakṣiṇā offerings have been made, the fees are taken, for then the pressing stops. Moreover he ransoms himself in that the fees are taken; moreover with the fees he makes strong the sacrifice; in that with the fees he makes strong (\_dakṣayati\_) the sacrifice, therefore has the fee its name. The Sattra has the self as the Dakṣiṇā; therefore day by day should they mutter, ‘Here let me take myself as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.26](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.26) idam aham mām kalyāṇyai kīrtyai svargāya lokāya amṛtatvāya dakṣiṇām nayanti / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.27](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.27) vaiśvāmitrīm marutvatīya grahasya puronuvākyām anūcya vaiśvāmitryā yajati / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.28](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.28) savana tatir vai marutvatīya grahaḥ / > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.29](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.29) vāg vai viśvāmitraḥ / > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.30](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.30) vācā yajñas tāyate / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.31](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.31) te vā aindryau triṣṭubhau bhavataḥ / > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.32](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.32) aindram hi traiṣṭubham mādhyaṃdinam savanam / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.33](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.33) anuvaṣaṭ karoty āhutīnām eva śāntyai / > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ### [15.1.34](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1.34) āhutīnām pratiṣṭhityai / (soma: mādhyaṃdina savana) > for immortality'; verily thus they take themselves as a fee for fair fame, for the world of heaven, for immortality. Having recited (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the invitatory (verse) of the cup for the Maruts, he utters (a verse ) by Viçvāmitra as the offering verse; the cup for the Maruts is the continuity of the pressing; Viçvāmitra is speech; by speech the sacrifice is continued. These are two Triṣṭubhs addressed to Indra; the midday pressing is connected with Indra and the Triṣṭubh. He says the second \*vaṣaṭ\*, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. > — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) ## Translations (2) - [Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki~en-keith.15.p3) — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, English - [English (machine translation)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki~en-mt.15.1.1) — English, machine translation ## Linked texts (1) - [Kalpaḥ](https://indike.org/pramana/in.jaina.post.vidhi.mantra.kalpah.2.4.8.19) — Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.veda.brahmana.kausitaki.15.1) · Pramāṇa