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The udgîtha, of which a poet said, I choose the deep sounding note of the Sâman as good for cattle, belongs to Agni; …
Let a man sing, wishing to obtain by his song immortality for the Devas. 'May I obtain by my song oblations (svadhâ) …
All vowels (svara) belong to Indra, all sibilants (ûshman) to Pragâpati, all consonants (sparsa) to Mrityu (death). I…
And if somebody should reprove him for his sibilants, let him say, 'I went to Pragâpati as my refuge: he will smash t…
All vowels are to be pronounced with voice (ghosha) and strength (bala), so that the Udgâtri may give strength to Ind…