Kauṣītaki (Śāṅkhāyana) Brāhmaṇa 16.p4

16.p4

second vaṣaṭ call is the completion; let me not before the time complete the pressing.' The offering verse contains (the words) 'be drunk', for the third pressing is connected with 'be drunk'. Then when the Pavamāna has been sung, they proceed with the victim, for this is the time for it; moreover (it serves) to confer sap on the pressing. Then they proceed with the five-oblation (sacrifice); the explanation of this has been given. He recites at the third pressing verses to Indra and the Ṛbhus for the filling (of the bowls). When the Ṛbhus attained the love of Prajāpati, then Indra gave them a share in the Soma drinking. Therefore they do not sing to verses to the Ṛbhus; but they call it the Ārbhava Pavamāna. At the third pressing he uses as offering verse for the Prasthitas (a verse) addressed to Indra and the Ṛbhus; verily thus he makes Indra a half-sharer in the pressing; in Jagatī metre, for the third pressing is connected with the Jagatī; containing (the words) 'be drunk', for the third pressing is connected with 'be drunk'. He says the second vaṣaṭ, for the healing of the libations, for the support of the libations. Then the Hotrakas sacrifice together; the explanation of these (offerings) has been given. Then the sacrificial food, then the Hotṛ's bowl; the explanation of this has been given. At the third pressing they offer cakes for the fathers; verily thus they delight the fathers.