31. ‘The consumption of meat (is befitting) for sacrifices,’ that is declared to be a rule made by the gods; but to persist (in using it) on other (occasions) is said to be a pro... Read more
CHAPTER V 1. The sages, having heard the duties of a Snataka thus declared, spoke to great-souled Bhrigu, who sprang from fire: 2. ‘How can Death have power over Brahmanas who know the... Read more
1. ENVELOPED by the Lord must be This All—each thing that moves on earth. With that renounced enjoy thyself. Covet no wealth of any man. 2. One, only doing Karma here, should wish to live a... Read more
1.SVÂHÂ to the Vital Breathings with their Controlling Lord! To Earth Svâhâ! To Agni Svâhâ! To Firmament, Svâhâ! To Vâyu Svâhâ! To Sky Svâhâ! To Sûrya Svâhâ! 2. To the Quarters Svâhâ! To the... Read more
1.BY impulse of God Savitar I take thee with arms of Asvins, with the Hands of Pûshan. A zone for Aditi art thou. 2. Idâ, come hither. Aditi, come hither. Sarasvatî, come hither. Come hither... Read more
1.By impulse of God Savitar I take thee, etc. Spade art thou. Woman art thou, etc., as in XI. 9, 10. 2. The priests of him the lofty Priest, etc., as in V. 14. 3. O Heaven and Earth divine,... Read more
1. REFUGE I take in Speech as Rich: refuge in Mind as Yajus-text; refuge in Breath as Sâma-chant; refuge in Hearing and in Sight. Speech-energy endowed with strength, inbreath and outbreath... Read more
1. BEGONE the Panis, hence away, rebellious, scorners of the Gods! The place is his who poured the juice. 2. Let Savitar approve a spot upon the earth for thy remains: And let the bulls be y... Read more
69. Protect our habitation, Savitar, this day with guardian aids around, propitious, ne’er beguiled. God of the golden tongue, keep us for newest bliss: let not the evil-wisher have us in hi... Read more
33. Ye two divine Adhvaryus, come hither upon a sun-bright car: Bedew our sacrifice with stead. Thou in the first old time. See, Vena. The brilliant presence. 34. Loved of all men, may Savit... Read more


