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II PRAPATHAKA, 18 KHANDA, 2.
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the nidhana winter. That is the Vairåga Saman, as interwoven in the seasons.
2. He who thus knows the Vairaga, as interwoven in the seasons, shines (viragati) through children, cattle, and glory of countenance. He reaches the full life, he lives long, becomes great with children and cattle, great by fame. His rule is, 'Never complain of the seasons.'
SEVENTEENTH KHANDA. 1. The hirkara is the earth, the prastava the sky, the udgitha heaven, the pratihara the regions, the nidhana the sea. These are the Sakvart Samans, as interwoven in the worlds 1.
2. He who thus knows the Sakvaris, as interwoven in the worlds, becomes possessed of the worlds, he reaches the full life, he lives long, becomes great with children and cattle, great by fame. His rule is, 'Never complain of the worlds.'
EIGHTEENTH KHANDA 1. The hinkâra is goats, the prastáva sheep, the udgitha cows, the pratihâra horses, the nidhana man. These are the Revati Samans, as interwoven in animals.
2. He who thus knows these Revatis, as interwoven in animals, becomes rich in animals, he reaches the full life, he lives long, becomes great with children and cattle, great by fame. His rule is, 'Never complain of animals.'
· The Sakvarîs are sung with the Mahânâmnts. These are said to be water, and the worlds are said to rest on water.
Revat means rich.
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| SR No. | 007670 |
| Book Title | Upnishad |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Max Muller |
| Publisher | Oxford |
| Publication Year | 1879 |
| Total Pages | 1835 |
| Language | English |
| Classification | Book_English |
| File Size | 35 MB |