HYMN XI

An epithalamian charm to ensure the birth of a boy

Asvattha on the Sami-tree. There a male birth is certified.
There is the finding of a son: this bring we to the women-folk.
The father sows the genial seed, the woman tends and fosters it.
This is the finding of a son: thus hath Prajapati declared.
Prajapati, Anumati, Sinivali have ordered it.
Elsewhere may he effect the birth of maids, but here prepare a
boy.