iv. 3. 11. a. This is she that first dawned; Within this (earth) she hath entered and moveth; The new-made bride as mother beareth the mothers; Three greatnesses attend her. b. Charming, the... Read more

PRAPATHAKA III The Five Layers of Bricks iv. 3. 1. a. I place thee in the going of the waters; I place thee in the rising of the waters; I place thee in the ashes of the waters; I place thee... Read more

iv. 2. 9. a. Thou art firm, supporting, unoverpowered, Well wrought by Viçvakarman; Let not the ocean smite thee, nor the eagle; Unshaking do thou make firm the earth. b. May Prajapati seat... Read more

iv. 2. 5. a. Be united, be in harmony, in affection, Radiant, with kindly thought, Clothed in food and strength, United have I made your minds, your ordinances, your hearts. b. O Agni of the... Read more

PRAPATHAKA II The Preparation of the Ground for the Fire iv. 2. 1. a. Thou art the step of Visnu, overcoming hostility, mount the Gayatri metre, step along the earth, excluded is he whom we... Read more

iv. 1. 7. a. Let the half-years, the seasons, increase thee, O Agni, The years, the Rsis, and what truths there are; Shine with thy heavenly lustre, Illuminate all the quarters of the earth.... Read more

Translator – Arthur Berriedale Keith KANDA IV THE PILING OF THE FIRE ALTAR PRAPATHAKA I The Placing of the Fire in the Fire-pan iv. 1. 1. a. Yoking mind first, Extending his thoughts,... Read more

iii. 5. 7. The Vasat call cleft the head of the Gayatri; its sap fell away, it entered the earth, it became the Khadira; he, whose dipping-spoon is make of Khadira wood, cuts off with the sa... Read more

PRAPATHAKA V Miscellaneous Supplements iii. 5. 1. a. Full behind, and full in front, In the middle hath she of the full moon been victorious; In her let the gods dwelling together Rejoice he... Read more

iii. 4. 8. They should be offered for one who desires the kingdom; the Rastrabhrts are the kingdom; verily with the kingdom he wins the king dom for him; he becomes the kingdom. They should... Read more