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1The Adhvaryu then ? See I, 6, 1, 20 seq. (12] pd 402 SATAPATHA-BRAHMANA, proceeds with those oblations,—viz. Agni’s cake on eight potsherds, Soma’s pap, Savitvz’s cake on twelve or eight potsherds, Sarasvati’s pap, Pdishan’s pap, and Indra and Agni’s cake on twelve potsherds. 36. Thereupon, being about to proceed with those two oblations of curds, (the Adhvaryu and Pratiprasthétsz) exchange (the ram and ewe): the ram which was on the Maruts’ (dish of curds) he (the Adhvaryu) places on that of Varuza; and the ewe which was on Varuma’s (dish of curds) he (the Pratiprasthatv2) places on that of the Maruts. Now the reason why they make this exchange, is this,— Varuna is the nobility, and the male represents energy: hence they thereby bestow energy on the nobility. The female, on the other hand, is without energy ; and the Maruts are the people: hence they thereby cause the people to be without energy. This is why they make this exchange. 37. The Adhvaryu now says (to the Hotvr), ‘ Pronounce the invitatory prayer to Varuzal’ He then pours an ‘under-layer’ of butter (into the guhf), takes two cuttings from Varuma’s curds, and with either of the two cuttings puts the ram (in the spoon). He then pours butter thereon, replenishes (the place whence) the two cuttings (have been made), and steps across (to the south side of the fire). After stepping across and calling for the ‘ Srausha/,’ he says (to the Hotvz), ‘Pronounce the offering-prayer to Varuza!’ and, on the ‘ Vasha?’ being uttered, he pours out the oblation. 38. Thereupon the Adhvaryu takes both spoons in his left hand; and taking hold of the Pratiprasthatvz’s garment, says (to the Hotvz), ‘ Pronounce the invitatory prayer to the Maruts!’ The II KANDA, 5 ADHYAYA, 2 BRAHMANA, 41. 403 Pratiprasth4ty2 then makes an ‘under-layer’ of butter (in his guhd), and two cuttings from the curds of the Maruts, and with either of the two cuttings puts the ewe (in the spoon) He then pours butter thereon, replenishes (the place of) the two cuttings, and steps across (to the south of the fire). The Adhvaryu, having called for the ‘SraushaZ,’ says (to the Hotvz), ‘Pronounce the offering-prayer to the Maruts!’ and on the ‘ Vasha?’ being uttered, (the Pratiprasthat7z) he pours out the oblation. 39. The Adhvaryu then proceeds with the cake on eleven potsherds for Ka; and having made that offering, he says, ‘Pronounce the invitatory prayer to Agni Svishéakvzt (“the maker of good offering”)!’ The Adhvaryu then takes cuttings from all (his) oblations, one from each; and the Pratiprasthatr2 also takes one cutting from that oblation of curds (to the Maruts). They then pour twice butter upon (the portions), and step across (to the south side of the fires). On stepping across and calling for the ‘SraushaZ,’ the Adhvaryu says, ‘ Pronounce the offering-prayer to Agni Svish¢fakvzt; and after the (concluding) ‘ VashaZ,’ they both pour out the oblation.
2They then pour twice butter upon (the portions), and step across (to the south side of the fires). On stepping across and calling for the ‘SraushaZ,’ the Adhvaryu says, ‘ Pronounce the offering-prayer to Agni Svish¢fakvzt; and after the (concluding) ‘ VashaZ,’ they both pour out the oblation. 40. The Adhvaryu now cuts off the fore-portion. Having then cut off the 1¢4 piece by piece, he hands it to the Pratiprasthatez; and the Pratiprasthatez puts thereon two cuttings from the Maruts’ curds. He (the Adhvaryu) then pours twice butter thereon. After invoking (the Id4), they cleanse themselves’. 41. Thereupon the Adhvaryu says, ‘O Brahman, shall I step forward?’ Having put on the (remain- _ ing) kindling-stick 2, he says, ‘Agntdh, trim the fire!’ ? See I, 8, 1, 18-43. ® See II, 5, 2, 19, and I, 8, 2, 3. pd 2 404 SATAPATHA-BRAHMANA, He, the Adhvaryu, then pours the clotted butter? (in the przshad4gya-upabhvzt) into the two spoons (the guhd and upabhvzt); and the Pratiprasthat-z also, if he have any clotted butter, divides it into two parts and pours it (into the two spoons); but if there is no clotted butter, he divides the butter in the upabhvzt in two parts and pours them out separately. Then both step across (to the south side of the fires). The Adhvaryu, having stepped across and called for the ‘Srausha/,’ says (to the Hotrz), ‘Pronounce the offering-formula to the gods!’ and, ‘ Pronounce the offering-formula !’ at each (subsequent after-offering). Thus they both perform the nine after-offerings*, pouring together (the butter from the spoons) at the (or at every) fourth afteroffering. The reason why there are nine foreofferings and nine after-offerings, is that he thereby delivers the creatures both times from Varuza’s noose,—by the former (he delivers) the upright and by the latter those looking to the ground: for this reason there are nine fore-offerings and nine afterofferings. 42. They both then separate the spoons’, after laying them (on the altars). Having separated the spoons, and anointed the enclosing-sticks ; and having thereupon taken hold of the (middle) enclosing- 1 Prishad-agya (lit. mottled butter) is clarified butter mixed with sour milk. * The recipients of the nine after-offerings are as follows: 1. The divine Barhis; 2. the divine doors; 3. the divine dawn and night; 4. the two divine benefactresses (gosh/ri); 5. the two goddesses of potent sacrifice (Argahuti); 6. the two divine Hotrzs; 7. the three goddesses; 8. the divine Nardsamsa; 9. the divine Agni Svishfakrit. Cf. p. 400, note 2. 5 See I, 8, 3, 1 seq. II KANDA, 5 ADHYAYA, 2 BRAHMANA, 45. 405
3the two divine benefactresses (gosh/ri); 5. the two goddesses of potent sacrifice (Argahuti); 6. the two divine Hotrzs; 7. the three goddesses; 8. the divine Nardsamsa; 9. the divine Agni Svishfakrit. Cf. p. 400, note 2. 5 See I, 8, 3, 1 seq. II KANDA, 5 ADHYAYA, 2 BRAHMANA, 45. 405 stick, and called for the (Agntdhra’s) ‘Srausha¢, the Adhvaryu thus addresses (the Hotrz)',‘The divine Hotzzs are summoned for the proclamation of success; the human is called upon for the song of praise!’ The Hotr? then intones the song of praise (stktav4ka). Thereupon both seize their prastarabunches and throw them (into the fires); both take a single straw each therefrom and remain sitting by (the fires); when the Hotz recites the song of praise,— 43. The Agntdhra says, ‘Throw after!’ Both (the Adhvaryu and Pratiprasthatvz) throw (the stalk) after (the prastara) ; and both touch themselves. 44. He (the Agntdhra) then says’, ‘ Discourse (with me)!’ [The Adhvaryu asks,] ‘Has he gone (to the gods), Agnidh?’—‘He has gone!’—‘ Bid (the gods) hear!’—‘ Yea, may (one) hear!’—‘ Goodspeed to the divine Hotvzs! Success to the human!’ —The Adhvaryu also (afterwards)® says (to the Hotvz), ‘Pronounce the “ All-hail and blessing!’ They both throw the enclosing-sticks (into the fire) ; and after taking up the spoons together, they both place them on the wooden sword‘. 45. Thereupon the Adhvaryu returns (to the G4rhapatya fire) and performs the Patntsamyagas®. The Pratiprasthatvz, in the meantime, 1 See I, 8, 3, 10 seq. 2 See I, 8, 3, 20 seq. ® In thus briefly recapitulating the chief points of the course of sacrificial performance, the author’s object is merely to assign to each officiating priest—especially to the Adhvaryu and his assistant, the Pratiprasthatr?— his special share of business. In the actual performance, the pronunciation of the formula of ‘ All-hail and blessing’ (see I, 9, 1, 26), of course, comes after the throwing of the enclosing-sticks into the fire (see I, 8, 3, 22). * See I, 8, 3, 26. 5 See I, 9, 2,1. 406 SATAPATHA-BRAHMANA. remains waiting. After performing the Patntsasyagas, the Adhvaryu steps up (to the northern fire). 46. He (the Adhvaryu) performs the three Samishfayagus (with the respective texts)!; the Pratiprasthatrz takes up his spoon (and performs those oblations) silently—The same garments, worn by the sacrificer and his wife at the Vaisvadeva, should be put on also on this occasion. They now take (the havis) mixed with the burnt scrapings of the Varuza curds, and betake themselves to (the place of) the expiatory bath (avabhrvztha). This (ablution) stands in relation to Varuma, (being performed) with a view to deliverance from Varuza’s power. No SAmanhymn is sung on this occasion, for at this (sacrifice) nothing whatever is performed with a Sdman-hymn. Having silently walked thither and entered (the water), he (the Adhvaryu) immerses (the vessel containing the scrapings).
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1The Adhvaryu then ? See I, 6, 1, 20 seq. (12] pd 402 SATAPATHA-BRAHMANA, proceeds with those oblations,—viz. Agni’s cake on eight potsherds, Soma’s pap, Savitvz’s cake on twelve or eight potsherds, Sarasvati’s pap, Pdishan’s pap, and Indra and Agni’s cake on twelve potsherds. 36. Thereupon, being about to proceed with those two oblations of curds, (the Adhvaryu and Pratiprasthétsz) exchange (the ram and ewe): the ram which was on the Maruts’ (dish of curds) he (the Adhvaryu) places on that of Varuza; and the ewe which was on Varuma’s (dish of curds) he (the Pratiprasthatv2) places on that of the Maruts. Now the reason why they make this exchange, is this,— Varuna is the nobility, and the male represents energy: hence they thereby bestow energy on the nobility. The female, on the other hand, is without energy ; and the Maruts are the people: hence they thereby cause the people to be without energy. This is why they make this exchange. 37. The Adhvaryu now says (to the Hotvr), ‘ Pronounce the invitatory prayer to Varuzal’ He then pours an ‘under-layer’ of butter (into the guhf), takes two cuttings from Varuma’s curds, and with either of the two cuttings puts the ram (in the spoon). He then pours butter thereon, replenishes (the place whence) the two cuttings (have been made), and steps across (to the south side of the fire). After stepping across and calling for the ‘ Srausha/,’ he says (to the Hotvz), ‘Pronounce the offering-prayer to Varuza!’ and, on the ‘ Vasha?’ being uttered, he pours out the oblation. 38. Thereupon the Adhvaryu takes both spoons in his left hand; and taking hold of the Pratiprasthatvz’s garment, says (to the Hotvz), ‘ Pronounce the invitatory prayer to the Maruts!’ The II KANDA, 5 ADHYAYA, 2 BRAHMANA, 41. 403 Pratiprasth4ty2 then makes an ‘under-layer’ of butter (in his guhd), and two cuttings from the curds of the Maruts, and with either of the two cuttings puts the ewe (in the spoon) He then pours butter thereon, replenishes (the place of) the two cuttings, and steps across (to the south of the fire). The Adhvaryu, having called for the ‘SraushaZ,’ says (to the Hotvz), ‘Pronounce the offering-prayer to the Maruts!’ and on the ‘ Vasha?’ being uttered, (the Pratiprasthat7z) he pours out the oblation. 39. The Adhvaryu then proceeds with the cake on eleven potsherds for Ka; and having made that offering, he says, ‘Pronounce the invitatory prayer to Agni Svishéakvzt (“the maker of good offering”)!’ The Adhvaryu then takes cuttings from all (his) oblations, one from each; and the Pratiprasthatr2 also takes one cutting from that oblation of curds (to the Maruts). They then pour twice butter upon (the portions), and step across (to the south side of the fires). On stepping across and calling for the ‘SraushaZ,’ the Adhvaryu says, ‘ Pronounce the offering-prayer to Agni Svish¢fakvzt; and after the (concluding) ‘ VashaZ,’ they both pour out the oblation.
2They then pour twice butter upon (the portions), and step across (to the south side of the fires). On stepping across and calling for the ‘SraushaZ,’ the Adhvaryu says, ‘ Pronounce the offering-prayer to Agni Svish¢fakvzt; and after the (concluding) ‘ VashaZ,’ they both pour out the oblation. 40. The Adhvaryu now cuts off the fore-portion. Having then cut off the 1¢4 piece by piece, he hands it to the Pratiprasthatez; and the Pratiprasthatez puts thereon two cuttings from the Maruts’ curds. He (the Adhvaryu) then pours twice butter thereon. After invoking (the Id4), they cleanse themselves’. 41. Thereupon the Adhvaryu says, ‘O Brahman, shall I step forward?’ Having put on the (remain- _ ing) kindling-stick 2, he says, ‘Agntdh, trim the fire!’ ? See I, 8, 1, 18-43. ® See II, 5, 2, 19, and I, 8, 2, 3. pd 2 404 SATAPATHA-BRAHMANA, He, the Adhvaryu, then pours the clotted butter? (in the przshad4gya-upabhvzt) into the two spoons (the guhd and upabhvzt); and the Pratiprasthat-z also, if he have any clotted butter, divides it into two parts and pours it (into the two spoons); but if there is no clotted butter, he divides the butter in the upabhvzt in two parts and pours them out separately. Then both step across (to the south side of the fires). The Adhvaryu, having stepped across and called for the ‘Srausha/,’ says (to the Hotrz), ‘Pronounce the offering-formula to the gods!’ and, ‘ Pronounce the offering-formula !’ at each (subsequent after-offering). Thus they both perform the nine after-offerings*, pouring together (the butter from the spoons) at the (or at every) fourth afteroffering. The reason why there are nine foreofferings and nine after-offerings, is that he thereby delivers the creatures both times from Varuza’s noose,—by the former (he delivers) the upright and by the latter those looking to the ground: for this reason there are nine fore-offerings and nine afterofferings. 42. They both then separate the spoons’, after laying them (on the altars). Having separated the spoons, and anointed the enclosing-sticks ; and having thereupon taken hold of the (middle) enclosing- 1 Prishad-agya (lit. mottled butter) is clarified butter mixed with sour milk. * The recipients of the nine after-offerings are as follows: 1. The divine Barhis; 2. the divine doors; 3. the divine dawn and night; 4. the two divine benefactresses (gosh/ri); 5. the two goddesses of potent sacrifice (Argahuti); 6. the two divine Hotrzs; 7. the three goddesses; 8. the divine Nardsamsa; 9. the divine Agni Svishfakrit. Cf. p. 400, note 2. 5 See I, 8, 3, 1 seq. II KANDA, 5 ADHYAYA, 2 BRAHMANA, 45. 405
3the two divine benefactresses (gosh/ri); 5. the two goddesses of potent sacrifice (Argahuti); 6. the two divine Hotrzs; 7. the three goddesses; 8. the divine Nardsamsa; 9. the divine Agni Svishfakrit. Cf. p. 400, note 2. 5 See I, 8, 3, 1 seq. II KANDA, 5 ADHYAYA, 2 BRAHMANA, 45. 405 stick, and called for the (Agntdhra’s) ‘Srausha¢, the Adhvaryu thus addresses (the Hotrz)',‘The divine Hotzzs are summoned for the proclamation of success; the human is called upon for the song of praise!’ The Hotr? then intones the song of praise (stktav4ka). Thereupon both seize their prastarabunches and throw them (into the fires); both take a single straw each therefrom and remain sitting by (the fires); when the Hotz recites the song of praise,— 43. The Agntdhra says, ‘Throw after!’ Both (the Adhvaryu and Pratiprasthatvz) throw (the stalk) after (the prastara) ; and both touch themselves. 44. He (the Agntdhra) then says’, ‘ Discourse (with me)!’ [The Adhvaryu asks,] ‘Has he gone (to the gods), Agnidh?’—‘He has gone!’—‘ Bid (the gods) hear!’—‘ Yea, may (one) hear!’—‘ Goodspeed to the divine Hotvzs! Success to the human!’ —The Adhvaryu also (afterwards)® says (to the Hotvz), ‘Pronounce the “ All-hail and blessing!’ They both throw the enclosing-sticks (into the fire) ; and after taking up the spoons together, they both place them on the wooden sword‘. 45. Thereupon the Adhvaryu returns (to the G4rhapatya fire) and performs the Patntsamyagas®. The Pratiprasthatvz, in the meantime, 1 See I, 8, 3, 10 seq. 2 See I, 8, 3, 20 seq. ® In thus briefly recapitulating the chief points of the course of sacrificial performance, the author’s object is merely to assign to each officiating priest—especially to the Adhvaryu and his assistant, the Pratiprasthatr?— his special share of business. In the actual performance, the pronunciation of the formula of ‘ All-hail and blessing’ (see I, 9, 1, 26), of course, comes after the throwing of the enclosing-sticks into the fire (see I, 8, 3, 22). * See I, 8, 3, 26. 5 See I, 9, 2,1. 406 SATAPATHA-BRAHMANA. remains waiting. After performing the Patntsasyagas, the Adhvaryu steps up (to the northern fire). 46. He (the Adhvaryu) performs the three Samishfayagus (with the respective texts)!; the Pratiprasthatrz takes up his spoon (and performs those oblations) silently—The same garments, worn by the sacrificer and his wife at the Vaisvadeva, should be put on also on this occasion. They now take (the havis) mixed with the burnt scrapings of the Varuza curds, and betake themselves to (the place of) the expiatory bath (avabhrvztha). This (ablution) stands in relation to Varuma, (being performed) with a view to deliverance from Varuza’s power. No SAmanhymn is sung on this occasion, for at this (sacrifice) nothing whatever is performed with a Sdman-hymn. Having silently walked thither and entered (the water), he (the Adhvaryu) immerses (the vessel containing the scrapings).
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