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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1851 edition. Excerpt:...as the function of Aditi;b and Indra does not exceed, by his own liberality, (the value of) that which you have bestowed upon the devout man (who worships you). a Prapatheshu khddayah: the expression is worthy of note, as indicating the existence of accommodations for the use of travellers: the Prapatha is the choltri of the south of India, the sardi of the Mohammedans, a place by the road-side where the traveller may find shelter and provisions. b Aditer-iva vratam, the act or obligation of Aditi, either the mother of the gods, or the earth; in what respects the comparison exists is not specified, except that the duration of both is the same, Aditi being identifiable with the universe, as by v. 10 of Hymn Lxxxv. vol. i. p. 230. 13. Your alliance with us, Maruts, is of a long duration: on which account, immortals, accept our ample praise; and, having accepted our laudation, be gratified, leaders (of sacrifice), by our holy acts, through this (your) favourable disposition towards mankind. 14. Quick-moving Maruts, we augment the long (offered ceremony) upon your mighty (approach), whereby men triumph in war.--May we obtain, by these our sacrifices, your wished-for (presence). 15. This praise, Maruts, is for you: this hymn is for you; (the work) of a venerable author, capable of conferring delight (by his laudations): may the praise reach you (for the good of your) persons, so that we may thence obtain food, strength, and long life. III. (CLXVIL) The first stanza is addressed to Indra; the rest to the Maruts; the Rishi is Agastya; the metre, Trishtubh. Varga iV. 1. May thy thousand benefits, Indba, come to us: may a thousand kinds of abundant food come to us, lord of horses: may a thousand (sorts of) wealth come to exhilarate us: may thousands of...