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7. In those situated to the east he should give (the offerings) to the Fathers.
8. In those to the west, to the wives.
9. Thereby the ceremony celebrated in the rainy season on the Mâgha day, in the dark fortnight after the full moon of Praushthapada (has been declared).
10. And thus he should offer (a celebration like the Anvashtakya) to the Fathers every month, observing uneven numbers (i.e. selecting a day with an uneven number, inviting an uneven number of Brahmanas, &c.).
II. He should give food at least to nine (Brâhmanas),
12. Or to an uneven number ;
13. To an even number on auspicious occasions or on the performance of meritorious deeds (such as the consecration of ponds, &c.);
14. To an uneven number on other (occasions).
15. The rite is performed from left to right. Barley is to be used instead of sesamum.
KaNdIKÂ 6. 1. When going to mount a chariot he should touch the wheels with his two hands separately with (the words), 'I touch thy two fore-feet. Thy two wheels are the Brihat and the Rathantara (Samans).'
9. Comp. the note on Sânkhâyana-Grihya III, 13, 1. 10. Comp. Sankhâyana-Grihya IV, 1, 1. 13. Sânkhâyana-Gríhya IV, 4, 4. 15. Sankhâyana-Grıhya IV, 4, 6. 9.
6, 1. He should touch at the same time the right wheel with his right hand, the left wheel with his left hand.' Nârâyana.
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