Kauṣītaki (Śāṅkhāyana) Brāhmaṇa 30.p4

30.p4

xxx. 2. The litanies of the Ukthya are addressed to Indra and Agni; the explanation of these has been given. These to Indra in Jagatī they recite day by day ; the Jagatī is cattle; cattle are connected with the Jagatī; verily (they serve) to obtain cattle. 'These should be unchanged' some state, saying 'These are the supporters of the pressing.' But the rule is 'They should be varied,' for one day, then another, they approach. (Recitations) to Varuṇa, to Bṛhaspati, and to Viṣṇu they recite; their metre is the Jagatī; Indra's the Triṣṭubh; in that the metres are inverted, it is to secure the characteristic of the deities. (Recitations ) to Indra and Varuṇa, to Indra and Bṛhaspati, to Indra and Viṣṇu they recite; verily with these they accompany the cups, for so are the cups drawn.