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xv. 15- 2. [There are] seven breaths, seven expirations (apāná), seven outbreathings (vyāná).

3. His breath that is first, upward by name, that is this fire.

4. His breath that is second, preferred (? prāúḍha) by name, that is yon sun (ādityá).

5. His breath that is third, inferred (? abhyū̀ḍha) by name, that is yon moon.

6. His breath that is fourth, mighty (vibhū́) by name, that is this cleansing one (pávamāna).

7. His breath that is fifth, womb (? yóni) by name, that is these waters.

8. His breath that is sixth, dear by name, that is these cattle.

9. His breath that is seventh, unlimited by name, that is these creatures (prajā́).

1. His expiration that is first, that is the day of full moon.

2. His expiration that is second, that is the day of the moon's quarter (áṣṭakā).

3. His expiration that is third, that is the day of new moon.

4. His expiration that is fourth, that is faith.

5. His expiration that is fifth, that is consecration.

6. His expiration that is sixth, that is sacrifice.

7. His expiration that is seventh, that is these sacrificial gifts.