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ÂrastaMBA'S YAGÑA-PARIBHÂSHA-SOTRAS.
Commentary. If a rule is given, such as trih prokshati, he sprinkles thrice, the mantra which accompanies the act, is recited once only. Again in the case of acts that require repetitions, such as rubbing, pounding, &c., the hymns are recited once only.
SOTRA XL The same applies to rubbing, sleeping, crossing a river, down-pours of rain, the conjuring of unlucky omens, unless they happened some time ago.
Commentary. If several members of the body are to be rubbed, the verses required for the purpose are recited once only. A prayer is enjoined if one wakes during the night. If one wakes more than once that prayer is not to be repeated. In crossing a river the necessary verse is not to be repeated at every wave, nor during a down-pour, at every drop of rain. If some unlucky sight has to be conjured, the conjuring verse is spoken once and not repeated, unless some time has elapsed and a new unlucky sight presents itself.
SOTRA XLI. In case of a journey, however, one hymn is used till the object (of the journey) has been accomplished.
Commentary. I read prayane tu-a-arthanirvritteh. Another reading is arthanivrittih.
SOTRA XLII. It is the same also with regard to acts which do not produce an immediate effect.
Commentary. The commentators distinguish between acts which
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