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Shatapatha Brahmana 13.4.2.8

Śatapathabrāhmaṇa 13.4.2.8

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13.4.2.8

tasyai prayājeṣu tāyamāneṣu brāhmaṇo vīṇāgāthī dakṣiṇata uttaramandrāmudāghnaṃstisraḥ svayaṃsambhṛtā gāthā gāyatītyayajatetyadadāditi tasyoktam brāhmaṇam

Whilst the fore-offerings of this (ishti) are being performed, a Brâhman lute-player, striking up the uttaramandrâ (tune), sings three strophes composed by himself (on topics such as), 'Such a sacrifice he offered,--Such gifts he gave:' the meaning of this has been explained.

Julius Eggeling 1882, The Satapatha-Brahmana according to the Text of the Mâdhyandina School (SBE 12, 26, 41, 43, 44)

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