Kauṣītaki (Śāṅkhāyana) Brāhmaṇa 29.6

29.6.1

dvipadāḥ śastvā aikāhikāni śaṃsanti /

Having recited two-verse strophes, they recite the [hymns] belonging to the one-day rites.

29.6.2

pratiṣṭhā vā ekāhaḥ pratiṣṭhā daśamam ahaḥ / (soma: hotraka śastrāṇi(mādhyaṃdina savanam))

The one-day rite is a firm support; the tenth day is a firm support.

29.6.3

pratiṣṭhānīyam vai chando dvipadāḥ pratiṣṭhityā eva /

The two-verse meter provides a firm support, purely for firm support.

29.6.4

naudhasam brāhmaṇācchaṃsinas tasya uktam brāhmaṇam / (soma: hotraka śastrāṇi(mādhyaṃdina savanam))

The Naudhasa [sāman belongs] to the Brāhmaṇācchaṃsin; the explanation of it has been stated.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.5

paṅktiṣu brāhmaṇācchaṃsine ca acchāvākāya ca praṇayanti pañcame ahan / (soma: hotraka śastrāṇi(mādhyaṃdina savanam))

On the fifth day, they bring forward [the chants] in Paṅkti verses for the Brāhmaṇācchaṃsin and for the Acchāvāka.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.6

pāṅktam hi pañcamam ahaḥ /

For the fifth day is connected with the Paṅkti meter.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.7

gāyatrīṣu brāhmaṇācchaṃsine praṇayanti ṣaṣṭhe ahan /

On the sixth day, they bring forward [the chants] in Gāyatrī verses for the Brāhmaṇācchaṃsin,

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.8

raivatasya eva ahno rūpeṇa / (soma: hotraka śastrāṇi(mādhyaṃdina savanam))

according to the characteristic form of the Raivata day.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.9

ahīna sūktāni ṣaṣṭhe ahani śaṃsanti /

On the sixth day, they recite the Ahīna hymns,

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.10

ahīna saṃtatyā ahīna rūpatāyai / (soma: hotraka śastrāṇi(mādhyaṃdina savanam))

for the continuity of the Ahīna [sacrifice], for the realization of the Ahīna form,

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.11

ahīnānt sarvān kāmān āpnuma iti /

[thinking,] "May we obtain all desires unabated."

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.12

na hy atra kiṃcana hīyate /

For here nothing whatever is omitted.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.13

ud u brahmāṇy airata śravasya ity ahar ahaḥ paryāsaḥ /

The conclusion day after day is [the hymn beginning,] "Upwards have the prayers risen, seeking renown."

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.14

ṛtavo vā udubrahmīyam /

The hymn beginning with "ud u brahmāṇi" is indeed the seasons.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.15

ṛtuṣv eva tad ahar ahaḥ pratitiṣṭhanto yanti /

Day after day, they proceed establishing themselves firmly in the seasons.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.16

tā vai ṣaḍ bhavanti /

They are indeed six [verses].

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.17

ṣaḍ vā ṛtavaḥ /

There are indeed six seasons.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.

29.6.18

ṛtuṣv eva tad ahar ahaḥ pratitiṣṭhanto yanti / (soma: hotraka śastrāṇi(mādhyaṃdina savanam))

Day after day, they proceed establishing themselves firmly in the seasons.

xxix. 6. The Naudhasa is (the Pṛṣṭha) for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin; the explanation of this has been given. In Gāyatrī verses they give the lead for the Brāhmaṇācchaṅsin on the sixth day with the symbol of the Raivata, of the day, to secure the form of the Ahīnas, for the continuity of the Ahīnas, (thinking) 'Undiminished (ahīnān) we secure all desires,' for here is nothing taken away. 'Prayers they have offered up through seeking glory' is the conclusion day by day; the 'Prayers up' hymn is the seasons; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons. They are six (verses); the seasons are six; verily thus day by day they continue finding support in the seasons.