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twenty-four (years), or twelve (years), or until he has learnt (the Veda).
15. He should not, however, omit keeping the observances.
16. At the beginning and on the completion of the study of a Kanda (of the Black Yagur-veda he sacrifices) with (the verse), “The lord of the seat, the wonderful one, the friend of Indra, the dear one, I have entreated for the gift of insight. Svâhâ !'
In the second place the Rishi of the Kanda (receives an oblation).
(Then follow oblations with the verses), 'This, O Varuna ;''For this I entreat thee;' 'Thou, Agni ;' *Thus thou, Agni;' Thou, Agni, art quick;' • Pragâpati !' and, 'What I have done too much in this sacrifice.' Here some add as subordinate oblations the Gaya, Abhyâtâna, and Rashtrabhrit (oblations) as above.
End of the Second Patala.
Prasna I, PATALA 3, SECTION 9. 1. After he has studied the Veda, the bath (which signifies the end of his studentship, is taken by him).
2. We shall explain that (bath).
3. During the northern course of the sun, in the time of the increasing moon, under (the Nakshatra) Rohini, (or) Mrigasiras, (or) Tishya, (or) Uttarà
16. Rig-veda I, 18, 6. As the Rishis of the single Kandas are considered, Pragâpati, Soma, Agni, the Visve devâs, Svayambhů. Regarding the Mantras quoted in the last section of this Satra, see above, I, 1, 3, 5-7.
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