Note [3:9:7:2]2. Regarding apisarvare, comp. VIII, 1, 29: Geldner, Vedische Studien, II, 178. I cannot adopt the conclusions of Prof. Bloomfield, Contributions to the Interpretation of the Veda, Fifth Series, p. 36. 'Wild animals run away from the fire at night, tame animals are attracted by it.' M. M.

Verse 8.

Note [3:9:8:1]1. For this Pada, comp. VIII, 43, 31; 102, 11; X, 21, 1.

Verse 9.

Note [3:9:9:1]1. This verse is identical with X, 52, 6.