The moon extends the length of man’s existence.
Blessings are then invoked on the wedding procession, and a wish expressed that the newly-married couple may have many children and enjoy prosperity, long life, and freedom from disease (20–33).
The next two stanzas (34–35), containing some obscure references to the bridal garments, are followed by six others (36–41) pronounced at the wedding rite, which is again brought into connection with the marriage of Sūryā. The bridegroom here thus addresses the bride:—
I grasp thy hand that I may gain good fortune,
That thou may’st reach old age with me thy husband.
Bhaga, Aryaman, Savitṛi, Puraṃdhi,
The gods have given thee to share my household.
The god of fire is at the same time invoked:—
To thee, O Agni, first they led