PRAPATHAKA VI The Preparation of the Fire iv. 6. 1. a. The strength resting on the stone, the bill, On the wind, on Parjanya, on the breath of Varuna, Brought together from the waters, from... Read more
iv. 5. 6. a. Homage to the oldest, and to the youngest. b. Homage to the first born, and to the later born. c. Homage to the midmost, and to the immature. d. Homage to the hindmost, and to h... Read more
PRAPATHAKA V The Offerings to Rudra iv. 5. 1. a. Homage to thy wrath, O Rudra, To thine arrow homage also; Homage to thy bow, And homage to thine arms. b. With thy most kindly arrow, And kin... Read more
iv. 4. 6. a. Let Brhaspati place thee on the ridge of earth, full of light, for every expiration, inspiration; support all the light, Agni is thine overlord. b. Let Viçvakarman place thee on... Read more
PRAPATHAKA IV The Fifth Layer of Bricks (continued) iv. 4. 1. a. Thou art the ray; for dwelling thee! Quicken the dwelling. Thou art advance; for right thee! Quicken right. Thou art followin... Read more
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
