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• MANDALA IV, HYMN 14.
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the dawn, not of Agni, cf. VI, 64, 2. úshah devi rókamâna máhobhih.
Note 2. On the mention of the Nasatyas (Asvins) in this connection, compare the introductory note on IV, 13.
Verse 3. Note 1 The Dawn as before.
Note 2. That an object like 'bliss' is to be supplied, is shown by such passages as I, 48, 9. úshah ... aváhanti bhůri asmábhyam saúbhagam; I, 92, 3. (the Dawns) isham váhantih sukrlte sudánave; I, 113, 15. (the Dawn) aváhanti póshyâ váryani.
Verse 4. Note 1. The text has the dual of the pronoun. The Asvins are addressed.
Note 8. It is the peculiar character of the Asvins that they drink mádhu ; see Hillebrandt, Vedische Mythologie, vol. I, p. 239 seq. H.O., Religion des Veda, p. 208, note 4 ; P. 367, note 2.
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