Kauṣītaki (Śāṅkhāyana) Brāhmaṇa 28.4.12

28.4.12

kasmā enam pariharāma iti /

xxviii. 4. When Nābhānediṣṭha Mānava sought an invitation from the Aṅgirases, he saw this Hotṛ function of the Achāvāka; he came when the sacrificial food had been invoked; therefore one does not select him. He came from this eastern intermediate region; therefore seated in this region the Achāvāka awaits his invitation. They say ‘Why do they keep a fragment of the cake for the Achāvāka?’ Alikayu Vācaspata was the Brahman at the consecration and Upasads of the Naimiṣīyas; he performed the Achāvāka’s function when the pressing had been done. They said ‘We have hitherto kept the Brahman’s portion for him; for whom shall we keep it?’ Then said they ‘For him do ye keep it.’ They kept it for