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Kauṣītaki (Śāṅkhāyana) Brāhmaṇa 21.3

Kauṣītakibrāhmaṇa 21.3

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21.3.1

āyuḥ pañcamam ahar upayanti /

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.2

tasya tāny eva chando rūpāṇi yāni pañcamasya ahnaḥ /

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.3

agna ojiṣṭham ā bhara ity ājyam / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.4

pra no rāyā parīṇasā iti rāyā it rayimat /

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.5

rayimad iti vā asya rūpam / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.6

adhyāsavat tat paṅkte rūpam /

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.7

saṃhāryaḥ praugaḥ /

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.8

rathantaram vai sāma sṛjyamānam saṃhāryaḥ praugo anvasṛjyata / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.9

tad rūpeṇa karma samardhayati /

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.10

etad vā ārdhnukam karma yad rūpa samṛddham / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.11

kva sya vīraḥ ko apaśyad indram iti marutvatīyam /

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.12

yo rāyā vajrī suta somam icchann iti rayā iti rayimat / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.13

rayimad iti vā asya rūpam /

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.14

etāyām ā upa gavuaṃta indram iti niṣkevalyam / (abhiplava sadaha)

xxi. 3. They perform the Āyus as the fifth day; the symbols in its verses are those of the fifth day. ‘O Agni, bring the mightiest’ is the Ājya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘Forward for us with wealth, with abundance’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is a symbol of this (day); it also contains an addition; this is the symbol of the Paṅkti. The Praüga is one to be gathered together; when the Rathantara Sāman was created, the Praüga which is to be gathered together was created after it; thus he makes the rite successful with its symbol; that rite is likely to cause success, which is successful with its symbol. ‘Where is this hero, who hath seen Indra?’ is the Marutvatīya, containing (the word) ‘wealth’ in (the word) ‘wealth’ in ‘The bearer of the bolt seeking the pressed Soma with wealth’; containing (the word) ‘wealth’ is the symbol of this. ‘Come, let us approach Indra, seeking for cows’ is the Niṣkevalya, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘seeking for cows’; con-

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.15

gavyanta iti paśumat /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.16

paśumad iti vā asya rūpam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.17

ud u ṣya devaḥ savitā hiraṇyayā iti sāvitram / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.18

ghṛtena pāṇī abhi pruṣṇute makha iti ghṛtena iti paśumat /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.19

paśumad iti vā asya rūpam / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.20

ghṛtavatī bhuvanānām abhiśriyā iti dyāvā pṛthivīyam ghṛtavat tasya uktam brāhmaṇam / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.21

tatam me apas tad u tāyate punar ity ārbhavam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.22

srucā iva ghṛtam juhavāma vidmanā iti ghṛtavat tasya uktam brāhmaṇam / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.23

kathā devānām katamasya yāmanī iti vaiśvadevam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.24

sahasrasā medhasātāv iva tmanā iti sahasrasā iti paśumat / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.25

paśumad iti vā asya rūpam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.26

pṛkṣasya vṛṣṇo aruṣasya nū saha iti vaiśvānarīyam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.27

apām upasthe mahiṣā agṛbhṇata iti mahiṣā iti paśumat / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.28

paśumad iti vā asya rūpam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.29

pravaḥ spaḍakrant suvitāya dāvana iti mārutam / (soma: abhiplava sadaha) (spaḍakrant???)

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.30

gavām iva śriyase śṛṅgam uttamam iti gavām iva iti paśumat /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.31

paśumad iti vā asya rūpam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.32

citra it śiśos taruṇasya vakṣatha iti jātavedasīyam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.33

vājintamāya sahyase supitryā iti vājinn iti paśumat / (soma: abhiplava sadaha)

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

21.3.34

paśumad iti vā asya rūpam /

taining (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Hitherward the god Savitṛ with the golden’ is (the hymn) to Savitṛ, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘With ghee both hands he imbueth, the sacrificer’; in ‘ghee’ it contains (the word) ‘cattle’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is a symbol of this. ‘Rich in ghee, encompassing the worlds’ is (the hymn) to sky and earth, containing (the word) ‘ghee’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘My work hath been stretched; now is it stretched again’ is (the hymn) to the Ṛbhus, containing (the word) ‘ghee’ in ‘As ghee with the ladle let us offer with knowledge’; the explanation of this has been given. ‘How, of what one of the gods, in this service?’ is (the hymn) to the All-gods, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘Winners of thousands’ in ‘Winners of thousands in the attainment of the offering, by themselves’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘The might of the swift, strong, ruddy one’ is (the hymn) to Vaiçvānara, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘the bulls’ in ‘The bulls seized them in the lap of the waters’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Your spy hath called to you to accord favour’ is (the hymn) to the Maruts, containing (the word) ‘cattle’ in ‘as of kine’ in ‘As of kine the lofty horn for splendour’; containing (the word) ‘cattle’ is the symbol of this. ‘Wonderous is the growth of the tender young one’ is (the hymn) to Jātavedas, containing (the word) ‘strong’ in ‘To the most strong, the mighty, O thou of a good father’; this is a symbol of this day; it contains an addition. Cattle by the fifth day they obtain, Rudra the god, fame the supreme essence of the deities; they confer strength upon themselves.

Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25)

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