Kauṣītaki (Śāṅkhāyana) Brāhmaṇa 29.6

English (machine translation) 29.6

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

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

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

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

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

For the fifth day is connected with the Paṅkti meter.

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

according to the characteristic form of the Raivata day.

On the sixth day, they recite the Ahīna hymns,

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

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

For here nothing whatever is omitted.

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

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

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

They are indeed six [verses].

There are indeed six seasons.

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

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