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then makes the sign, as illustrated in this plate, with the hands and fingers, forming a hole between the middle fingers: holding them up to his left eye, he takes a survey of the sun. After this he resumes his seat, in the same attitude as before, the right leg crossed over the left, and then proceeds to the Gáyatri-Jup.

"Whatever mortals in this world offer thee thanksgiving day by day, will never experience poverty in a thousand births."