Kauṣītaki (Śāṅkhāyana) Brāhmaṇa 8.8

8.8.1

trayas triṃśad uttarāḥ /

The subsequent verses are thirty-three.

8.8.2

trayas triṃśad vai sarvā devatāḥ /

All the deities are thirty-three.

8.8.3

tā eva etad udyantum arhanti / (soma: pravargya)

They alone are worthy to lift it up at that time.

8.8.4

tābhyo vai tat samunnītam /

It is brought up together for them.

8.8.5

abhirūpā dohanīyā abhiṣṭauti /

He recites the appropriate milking verses.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.6

yad yajñe abhirūpam tat samṛddham yajñasya eva samṛddhyai / (soma: pravargya)

What is appropriate in the sacrifice is complete, for the completeness of the sacrifice.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.7

ā sute siñcata śriyam ā nūnam aśvinor ṛṣir ity āsiktavatyāv abhirūpe abhiṣṭauti / (soma: pravargya)

He praises with the two appropriate verses containing the word 'pour': 'Pour out splendour into the pressed [soma]...' and 'Now indeed the ṛṣi of the Aśvins...'

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.8

ud u ṣya devaḥ savitā hiraṇyayā ity udyamyamāna udyatavatīm abhirūpām abhiṣṭauti / (soma: pravargya)

As it is being raised, he praises with the appropriate verse containing the word 'raised': 'Up that god Savitṛ with golden...'

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.9

praitu brahmaṇaspatir iti pravrajatsu pravatīm brāhmaṇaspatyām abhirūpām abhiṣṭauti / (soma: pravargya)

As they walk forward, he praises with the appropriate verse to Brahmaṇaspati containing 'forward': 'May Brahmaṇaspati go forward...'

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.10

nāke suparṇam upa yat patantam iti vrajatsu patantam ity abhirūpām abhiṣṭauti / (soma: pravargya)

As they walk, he praises with the appropriate verse containing 'flying': 'The fair-winged one flying upon the vault of heaven...'

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.11

dvābhyām yajet /

He should sacrifice with two [verses].

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.12

dvandvam vai vīryam savīryatāyai /

A pair is virility, for the sake of virility.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.13

triṣṭubvatībhyām pūrva ahṇe / (soma: pravargya)

In the morning, with two containing Triṣṭubhs.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.14

traiṣṭubho hy eṣaḥ /

For he belongs to the Triṣṭubh.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.15

trīṃl lokām stabdhvā tiṣṭhati /

he stands having supported the three worlds.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.16

jagadvatībhyām apara ahṇe / (soma: pravargya)

With two [verses] containing the word 'jagat' in the afternoon;

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.17

jāgato hy eṣaḥ /

for he is of Jagatī nature.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.18

etam u ha viśantam jagad anu sarvam viśati / (soma: pravargya)

And when he enters, all that moves (jagat) enters after [him].

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.19

viparyasya dāśatayībhyām vaṣaṭ kuryād iti ha eka āhuḥ / (soma: pravargya)

Some indeed say: 'Having transposed them, he should make the vaṣaṭ-call with two verses from the Ṛgveda.'

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.20

yathā āmnātam iti tv eva sthitam /

The established rule, however, is simply: 'as handed down in tradition'.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.21

atha uttarā abhirūpā abhiṣṭauti / (soma: pravargya)

Then, he praises with a subsequent appropriate [verse].

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.22

yad yajñe abhirūpam tat samṛddham yajñasya eva samṛddhyai /

What is appropriate in the sacrifice is successful, for the success of the sacrifice itself.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.23

havir haviṣmo mahi sadma daivyam iti purā āhuteḥ prāpaṇāt / (soma: pravargya)

'An offering, O bearer of the offering, a great divine abode' [he recites] before the presentation of the oblation.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.24

punar haviṣam eva enam tad ayāta yāmānam karoti /

Thereby he makes him possessed of an oblation again, its vigor not exhausted.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.25

sūyavasād bhagavatī hi bhūyā ity āśīrvatyā paridadhāti / (soma: pravargya)

He concludes with a verse containing a benediction: 'May you be rich through good pasture.'

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.26

paśubhya eva tad āśiṣam vadate /

Thereby he utters a benediction for the cattle.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.27

tathā ha yajamānātpaśavo anutkrāmukā bhavanti / (soma: pravargya)

Thus the cattle do not depart from the sacrificer.

viii. 7. He utters in praise appropriate (verses) for the milking; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (it serves) for the perfection of the sacrifice. He utters in praise the two appropriate (verses), containing (the word) ‘pour’, ‘In the pressed pour the admixture’ and ‘Now hath the Ṛṣi for the Açvins.’ He utters in praise the appropriate (verse), ‘Up the god Savitṛ with the golden,’ containing the word ‘lift up’ as (the pot) is being lifted up. He utters in praise an appropriate (verse) addressed to Brahmaṇaspati, containing (the word) ‘forward’ as they move forward, ‘Let Brahmaṇaspati move forward.’ As they go he utters in praise (the verse) appropriate in containing (the word) ‘flying’, ‘The eagle flying in the vault.’ With two (verses) should he utter the offering prayer; strength is a pair; (verily it serves) to win strength; with a Triṣṭubh in the verses on the forenoon, for it, being connected with the Triṣṭubh, keeps supporting the three worlds; with a Jagatī in the verses in the afternoon, for it is connected with the Jagatī, for as it goes to rest all the world (*jagat*) goes to rest with it. ‘Inverting the two verses from the Saṃhitā should he utter the call of *vaṣaṭ*,’ some say, but the rule is to follow the traditional text. He utters in praise subsequent (verses) which are appropriate; what in the sacrifice is appropriate, that is perfect; verily (they serve) for the perfection of the sacrifice. ‘O thou rich in oblation, oblation, the mighty seat of the gods’ (he says) before the accomplishment of the libation; verily thus he makes it with renewed oblation and unexhausted. He concludes with (a verse) containing a benediction, ‘From eating the good pasture mayest thou be of good fortune’; verily thus he pronounces a benediction for cattle; so are cattle not liable to stray from the sacrificer. In that he

8.8.28

atha vai sute pravargye ity ācakṣate stute bahiṣ pavamāne /

Now indeed, when the Pravargya has been performed and the Bahiṣpavamāna has been chanted, they state:

touches the waters, and the waters are healing and medicine, verily thus at the end in the sacrifice are healing and medicine produced. Now they say 'After the pressing should it be put on the fire'; when the Bahiṣpavamāna (Stotra) has been sung, they invoke the two Açvins, the gods; at that moment should they put it on the Agnīdh's fire; just as there in the Upasads, so here on the pressing day the procedure is without taking breath. Then after due performance (the pot) is put on, and the animal sacrifice is undertaken; the Mahāvīra terminates at midday; in that with it they proceed at midday, and the Mahāvīra is he yonder that gives heat, verily thus they delight him; verily thus his symbol is produced.

8.8.29

tad aśvinau devā upāhvayanta / (soma: pravargya)

"Then the gods invoked the two Aśvins."

touches the waters, and the waters are healing and medicine, verily thus at the end in the sacrifice are healing and medicine produced. Now they say 'After the pressing should it be put on the fire'; when the Bahiṣpavamāna (Stotra) has been sung, they invoke the two Açvins, the gods; at that moment should they put it on the Agnīdh's fire; just as there in the Upasads, so here on the pressing day the procedure is without taking breath. Then after due performance (the pot) is put on, and the animal sacrifice is undertaken; the Mahāvīra terminates at midday; in that with it they proceed at midday, and the Mahāvīra is he yonder that gives heat, verily thus they delight him; verily thus his symbol is produced.

8.8.30

etasmin kāle āgnīdhriye pravṛñjyuḥ /

At this time they should perform the Pravargya in the Āgnīdhra fire-chamber.

touches the waters, and the waters are healing and medicine, verily thus at the end in the sacrifice are healing and medicine produced. Now they say 'After the pressing should it be put on the fire'; when the Bahiṣpavamāna (Stotra) has been sung, they invoke the two Açvins, the gods; at that moment should they put it on the Agnīdh's fire; just as there in the Upasads, so here on the pressing day the procedure is without taking breath. Then after due performance (the pot) is put on, and the animal sacrifice is undertaken; the Mahāvīra terminates at midday; in that with it they proceed at midday, and the Mahāvīra is he yonder that gives heat, verily thus they delight him; verily thus his symbol is produced.

8.8.31

tad yathā eva ada upasatsu / (soma: pravargya)

Then, just as in the case of the Upasads,

touches the waters, and the waters are healing and medicine, verily thus at the end in the sacrifice are healing and medicine produced. Now they say 'After the pressing should it be put on the fire'; when the Bahiṣpavamāna (Stotra) has been sung, they invoke the two Açvins, the gods; at that moment should they put it on the Agnīdh's fire; just as there in the Upasads, so here on the pressing day the procedure is without taking breath. Then after due performance (the pot) is put on, and the animal sacrifice is undertaken; the Mahāvīra terminates at midday; in that with it they proceed at midday, and the Mahāvīra is he yonder that gives heat, verily thus they delight him; verily thus his symbol is produced.

8.8.32

evam eva apy atra stutyāyām /

in the very same way here too, while praise is being sung,

touches the waters, and the waters are healing and medicine, verily thus at the end in the sacrifice are healing and medicine produced. Now they say 'After the pressing should it be put on the fire'; when the Bahiṣpavamāna (Stotra) has been sung, they invoke the two Açvins, the gods; at that moment should they put it on the Agnīdh's fire; just as there in the Upasads, so here on the pressing day the procedure is without taking breath. Then after due performance (the pot) is put on, and the animal sacrifice is undertaken; the Mahāvīra terminates at midday; in that with it they proceed at midday, and the Mahāvīra is he yonder that gives heat, verily thus they delight him; verily thus his symbol is produced.