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(I, 5, 11), and the oblation with the next (verse; 1, 5, 12);
10. (Then) the circumambulation again (1, 5, 13-15).
11. He enters upon the performance of the Gaya and following oblations.
12. Having performed (the rites) down to the sprinkling (of water) round (the fire), and having untied the rope with the next two verses (1, 5, 16. 17), he should then make her depart (from her father's house in a vehicle), or should have her taken away.
13. Having put that fire (with which the marriage rites have been performed, into a vessel), they carry it behind (the newly-married couple).
14. It should be kept constantly.
15. If it goes out, (a new fire) should be kindled by attrition,
16. Or it should be fetched from the house of a Srotriya.
17. Besides, if (the fire) goes out, one of them, either the wife or the husband, should fast.
18. Or he may sacrifice with the next (verse ; M. I, 5, 18), and not fast.
19. The next (verse ; M. I, 6, 1) is for putting the chariot (on which the young couple is to depart), in position;
20. With the next two (verses; M. I, 6, 2. 3), he puts the two animals to the chariot ;
21. First the right one.
22. When she mounts (the chariot), he recites over her the next (verses ; M. I, 6, 4-7).
11, 12. See Section 2, Satras 7. 8; Section 4, Satra 8. 12 seq. Comp. Hiranyakesin I, 7, 22, I seq.
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