A History of Ancient Sanskrit Literature, so far as it illustrates the Primitive Religion of the Brahmans c11.92

c11.92

¹ Dhâvati is explained as a neuter verb by the commentary, “he who runs towards thee.” Dhâvati, however, is a technical term, applied to the libations of the Soma-juice, as may be seen, Rv. viii. 1. 17. “Sota hi somam adribhiḥ â îm enam apsu dhâvata,” “Press the Soma with stones, make it run into the water.”