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1. In the ukkhishta are deposited name (quality) and form,
in the ukkhishta the world is deposited. Within the ukkhishta Indra and Agni,
and the all are deposited.
2. In the ukkhishta heaven and earth, and all beings, are
deposited; in the ukkhishta are deposited the waters, the ocean, the moon, and
the wind.
3. In the ukkhishta are both being and non-being, death,
strength (food), and Pragâpati. The (creatures) of the world are founded upon
the ukkhishta; (also) that which is confined and that which is free, and the
grace in me.
4. He who fastens what is firm, the strong, the leader, the
brahma, the ten creators of the all, the divinities, are fixed on all sides to
the ukkhishta as the (spokes of the) wheel to the nave.
5. Rik, Sâman, and Yagus, the singing of the sâmans, their
introductions, and the stotras are in the ukkhishta. The sound 'him' is in the
ukkhishta, and the modulations and the music of the sâman. That is in me.
6. The prayer to Indra and Agni (aindrâgnam), the call to
the soma, as it is being purified (pâvamâmam), the mahânâmnî-verses, the
singing of the mahâvrata, (these) divisions of the service are in the ukkhishta,
as the embryo in the mother.
7. The ceremony of the consecration of the king (râgasûya),
the vâgapeya, the agnishtoma, and the cattle-sacrifice belonging to it, the
arka and the horse-sacrifice, and the most delightful (sacrifice) for which
fresh barhis is strewn, are in the ukkhishta.
8. The preparation of the sacred fire (agnyâdheyam), the
consecration for the soma-sacrifice (dikshâ), the sacrifice by which (special)
wishes are fulfilled, together with the metres, the sacrifices that have passed
out, and the extended sacrifices (satra), are lounded upon the ukkhishta.
9. The agnihotra, faith, the call vashat, vows and
asceticism, sacrificial rewards, what is sacrificed (to the gods) and given (to
the priests) are contained in the ukkhishta.
10. The (soma-sacrifice) that lasts one night (ekarâtra),
and that which lasts two nights (dvirâtra), the (condensed soma-sacrifice
called) sadyahkrî, and
(that which is called) prakrî, the (Songs called) ukthya, are woven and
deposited in the ukkhishta; (also the parts) of the sacrifice subtle through
(higher) knowledge.
11. The soma-sacrifice that lasts four nights (katûrâtra),
five nights (pañkarâtra), six nights (shadrâtra), and along (with them) those
that last double the time; the sixteenfold stotra (shodasin), and the
soma-sacrifice that lasts seven nights (saptarâtra), all the sacrifices which
were founded upon immortality (amrita), were begotten of the ukkhishta.
12. The pratihâra-passages (in the sâman-songs), and their
final syllables, the (soma-sacrifices called) visvagit and abhgit, the
soma-sacrifice that ends
with the day (sâhna), and that which lasts into the next day (atirâtra), are
in the ukkhishta - the soma-sacrifice also that lasts twelve days. That is in
me.
13. Liberality, accomplishment, possession, the call
svadhâ, nurture, immortality (amrita), and might, all inner desires are
satisfied according to wish in the ukkhishta.
14. The nine earths, oceans, heavens, are founded upon the
ukkhishta. The sun shines in the ukkhishta, and day and night also. That is in
me.
15. The (soma-sacrifice called) upahavya, the offering on
the middle day of a sacrifice lasting a year (vishûvant), and the sacrifices
that are secretly presented, Ukkhishta, the sustainer of the universe, the
father of the generator (Pragâpati), supports.
16. Ukkhishta, the father of the generator, the grandson of
the spirit (asu), the primal ancestor (grandfather), the ruler of the universe,
the lusty bull dwells upon the earth.
17. Order (rita), truth (satya), creative fervour (tapas),
sovereignty, asceticism, law and works; past, future, strength, and prosperity,
are in the ukkhishta-force in force.
18. Success, might, plans, dominion, sovereignty, the six
broad (regions), the year, libation (idâ), the orders to the priests (praisha),
the draughts of soma (graha), oblations (are founded) upon the ukkhishta.
19. The (liturgies called) katurhotârah, the âpri-hymns,
the triennial sacrifices, the (formulas called) nîvid, the sacrifices, the
priestly functions, the cattle-sacrifice and the soma-oblations connected with
it, are in the ukkhishta.
20. The half-months and months, the divisions of the year
together with the seasons, the resounding waters, thunder, the great Vedic
canon (sruti) are in the ukkhishta.
21. Pebbles, sand, stones, herbs, plants, grass, clouds,
lightning, rain, are attached to, and are founded upon the ukkhishta.
22. Success, attainment, accomplishment, control,
greatness, prosperity, supreme attainment, and wellbeing rest upon, rest in,
have been deposited in the ukkhishta.
23. Whatever breathes with breath, and sees with sight, all
gods in the heavens, founded upon heaven, were born of the ukkhishta.
24. The riks and the sâmans, the metres, the ancient
legends (purânam) together with the yagus, all gods in the heavens, founded
upon heaven, were born of the ukkhishta.
25. In-breathing and out-breathing, sight, hearing,
imperishableness and perishableness, all gods in the heavens, founded upon
heaven, were born of the ukkhishta.
26. Joys, pleasures, delights, jubilation and merriment,
all gods in the heavens, founded upon heaven, were born of the ukkhishta.
27. The gods, the (deceased) Fathers, men, Gandharvas and
Apsaras, all gods in the heavens, founded upon heaven, were born of the
ukkhishta.
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