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HYMN XV

HYMN XV 1. Of that Vrātya. 2. There are seven vital airs, seven downward breaths, seven diff-    used breaths. 3. His first vital breath, called Upward, is this Agni. 4. His second vital breath, called Mature, is that Āditya. 5. His third vital breath, called Approached, is that Moon. 6. His fourth vital breath, called Pervading is this Pavamāna. 7. His fifth vital breath, called Source, are these Waters. 8. His sixth vital breath, called Dear, are these domestic animals. 9. His seventh vital breath, called Unlimited, are these creatures.