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II, 8, 15.
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the Yagus-formulas are thy greatness, lest the gift be in vain; the earth is the vessel for thee, the sky the cover; .... mayest thou never fail to the (manes of our) grandfathers yonder, in the other world. The sun reveals thee, who art co-extensive with the sky, the Sâmans are thy greatness, lest the gift be in vain; ..., mayest thou never fail to the (manes of our) great-grandfathers yonder, in the other world.'
Prasna II, ADHVẬYA 8, KandIKÂ 15. 1. Now indeed (that) happens (also which the following verses teach):
2. 'Let him sprinkle that food with the remainder of the burnt oblations. But what is given without (touching it with) the thumb does not gladden the manes.'
3. “The malevolent Asuras seek an opportunity (to snatch away) that food intended for the manes, which is not supported with both hands.'
4. 'The Yâtudhậnas and Pisâkas, who receive no share, steal the food if sesamum grains are not scattered (on the seats of the guests), and the Asuras (take it) if (the host) is under the sway of anger.'
5. 'If a person dressed in reddish clothes mutters prayers, offers burnt oblations, or receives gifts, the sacrificial viands, offered at sacrifices to the gods or to the manes, do not reach the deities.'
15. 2. Manu III, 215. See also above, II, 8, 14, 10. 3. Vasishtha XI, 25. 4. Vishnu LXXIII, II: Manu III, 229.
5. Govinda states that the rule is intended to teach that the sacrificer and the guests at a Sraddha must be dressed in white,
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