Brahmaṇaspati · Atlas

in the texts

Lord of sacred formulation, named in the riddle hymn.

What do Pūṣan, Brahmaṇaspati, and all the gods bear and sustain?

O Bṛhaspati, hurl their embryos far away!

Homage be to you, O Nārada — instruct us concerning the vaśā for the knowing one.

God of sacred speech/formulation (brahman), who utters the ritual mantra and is invoked to lead the sacrifice.

Let Brahmaṇaspati go forth;

Rise up, O Brahmaṇaspati — we the god-seeking ones implore you.

Speak with continuous praise toward Brahmaṇaspati, whom one desires to see, like Agni, like Mitra.

The lord of sacred speech/prayer, invoked to lead the sacrifice forward.

Let Brahmaṇaspati go forward;

With a verse I invoke the Maruts, Brahmaṇaspati, and the gods — the most excellent protection.

May Tvaṣṭṛ, Parjanya, and Brahmaṇaspati protect our divine speech.