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business, he should touch water and should murmur the two following (verses; M. I, 13, 5. 6) according to the characteristics (which they contain).
3. In the same way with the next (Mantras–M. I, 13, 7-10—he should address the following objects), according to the characteristics (which those Mantras contain) : a conspicuous tree, a heap of excrements, the skirt (of his garment) which is blown against him by the wind, and a shrieking bird.
4. One (for instance, the wife's father) who wishes that the hearts of both (husband and wife) may be in accord should observe chastity through at least three nights and should prepare a Sthâlipâka. Then (the ceremonies) from the putting (of wood) on (the fire) down to the Ågyabhâga oblations (are performed), and while the wife takes hold of him, he sacrifices of the Sthâlipâka the oblations (indicated by the next (Mantras; M. I, 14, 1-7); then he enters upon the performance of the Gaya and following oblations, and performs (the rites) down to the sprinkling (of water) round (the fire). (The remains of) the (sacrificial food) with butter, he should give to eat to an even number of Brâhmanas, at least to two, and should cause them to pronounce wishes for his success.
5. When the moon, on the following day, will be in conjunction with Tishya, she strews three times seven barley-grains around the plant) Clypea Hernandifolia with (the formula), 'If thou belongest to Varuna, I redeem thee from Varuna. If thou belongest to Soma, I redeem thee from Soma.'
9, 5. Comp. Gobhila II, 6, 6 seq.
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