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175 in all the mss., and in SPP's text. Ppp. combines gargarā ’pām. The comm. declares gargara an imitative word (īdṛgdhvaniyuktāḥ pravāhāḥ), and the translation so renders it; as second pāda of the anuṣṭubh he reads avanīcīr (avanim añcanti, i.e. bhūmiṁ gacchanti!) apa sṛja; his first account of asura is as from as 'throw' (meghānāṁ kṣeptā). ⌊Discussed and translated, apropos of íriṇa, by Pischel, ''Ved. Stud.'' ii. 223.⌋

13. Having lain for a year, [like] Brahmans performing a vow, the frogs have spoken forth a voice quickened by Parjanya.

14. Speak forth unto [it], O she-frog; speak to the rain, O tādurī; swim in the midst of the pool, spreading thy four feet.

15. O khaṇvakhā! O khāimakhā! in the middle, O tadurī! win ye rain, O Fathers; seek the favor (mánas) of the Maruts.

16. The great vessel (kóça) do thou draw up (ud-ac); pour on; let