Ancient Indian Education (Brahmanical and Buddhist) c10.28

c10.28

"O Brahman! May in this Kingdom be born the Brāhmaṇa who is radiant with supreme knowledge (Brahmavarchasī jāyatām asmin rāshṭre)! May here be born the Kshatriya who is a true hero, a good marksman, a skilful shot, and an accomplished charioteer (Mahārathaḥ)! Also cows which yield plenty of milk, oxen that can draw well, the swift horse, and the good housewife! May to this sacrificer be born the hero of a son, victorious, a mighty chariot-fighter, and eloquent at Assemblies (Sabheya)! May we get rain according to our needs and our plants yield good fruit and crops! May there be happiness and prosperity for all!"