Kauṣītaki (Śāṅkhāyana) Brāhmaṇa 5.2
Kauṣītakibrāhmaṇa 5.2
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5.2.1
atha yad agnīṣomau prathamau devatānām yajati /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.2
dārśapaurṇamāsike vā ete devate / (Cāturmāsya)
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.3
tasmād enau prathamau yajati /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.4
atha yat savitāram yajati /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.5
savitā vai prasavānām īśe / (Cāturmāsya)
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.6
savitṛ prasūtatāyai /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.7
atha yat sarasvatīm yajati /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.8
vāg vai sarasvatī / (Cāturmāsya)
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.9
vācam eva tat prīṇāti /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.10
atha yat pūṣaṇam yajati /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.11
asau vai pūṣā yo asau tapati / (Cāturmāsya)
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.12
etam eva ta prīṇāti /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.13
atha yan marutaḥ sva tavaso yajati /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.14
ghorā vai marutaḥ sva tavasaḥ / (Cāturmāsya)
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.15
bhaiṣajyam eva tat kurute /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.16
atha yad vaiśvadevī payasyā /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.17
ete vai sarve devā yad viśve devāḥ / (Cāturmāsya)
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.18
sarveṣām eva devānām prītyai /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.19
atha yad dyāvā pṛthivīya eka kapālaḥ /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.20
pratiṣṭhe vai dyāvā pṛthivī pratiṣṭhityā eva / (Cāturmāsya)
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.21
atha yat prathamajam gām dadāti /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.22
prathama karma hy etat /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.23
atha yat purastād vā upariṣṭād vā śamyor vākasyān āvāhitān vājino yajati / (Cāturmāsya)
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.24
deva aśvā vai vājinaḥ /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.25
tān eva tat prīṇāti /
v. 2. In that he sacrifices to Agni and Soma first of the deities, it is because these are the deities of the new and full moon sacrifices; therefore to them first he sacrifices. In that he sacrifices to Savitṛ, and Savitṛ is lord of instigations, (it serves) for the creation of instigation by Savitṛ. In that he sacrifices to Sarasvatī, and Sarasvatī is speech, verily thus he delights speech. In that he sacrifices to Pūṣan and Pūṣan is he who yonder gives heat, verily thus he delights him. In that he sacrifices to the Maruts as impetuous, and the Maruts as impetuous are terrible, verily thus he makes healing. In that there is a milk mess for the All-gods, and the All-gods are all these gods, verily (it serves) to delight all the gods. In that there is (a cake) on one potsherd for the sky and earth, and sky and earth are supports, verily (it serves) for support. In that he gives an ox of the first birth, it is because that is a first ceremony. In that before or after the Çaṁyuvāka, he sacrifices to the steeds uninvited, and the steeds are the horses of the gods, verily thus he delights these steeds.
5.2.26
atra devāḥ sa aśvāḥ prītā bhavanti / (Cāturmāsya)
Therefore the gods with their horses become delighted. Now the steeds are also the seasons; verily thus he delights the seasons. In that he sacrifices afterwards with the full moon offering, thus by him in the first half of the month is the Vaiçvadeva offered.
5.2.27
atho ṛtavo vai vājinaḥ /
Therefore the gods with their horses become delighted. Now the steeds are also the seasons; verily thus he delights the seasons. In that he sacrifices afterwards with the full moon offering, thus by him in the first half of the month is the Vaiçvadeva offered.
5.2.28
ṛtūn eva tat prīṇāti /
Therefore the gods with their horses become delighted. Now the steeds are also the seasons; verily thus he delights the seasons. In that he sacrifices afterwards with the full moon offering, thus by him in the first half of the month is the Vaiçvadeva offered.
5.2.29
atha yat parastāt paurṇamāsena yajate /
Therefore the gods with their horses become delighted. Now the steeds are also the seasons; verily thus he delights the seasons. In that he sacrifices afterwards with the full moon offering, thus by him in the first half of the month is the Vaiçvadeva offered.
5.2.30
tathā ha asya pūrva pakṣe vaiśvadevena iṣṭam bhavati / (Cāturmāsya)
Therefore the gods with their horses become delighted. Now the steeds are also the seasons; verily thus he delights the seasons. In that he sacrifices afterwards with the full moon offering, thus by him in the first half of the month is the Vaiçvadeva offered.
Translations (2)
- Rigveda Brahmanas: The Aitareya and Kauṣītaki Brāhmaṇas of the Rigveda (HOS 25) — Arthur Berriedale Keith 1920, English
- English (machine translation) — English, machine translation