[53]. The rubbing of the fire-sticks required great strength and skill to bring out the fire that was supposed to be hidden in the wood. The fire, when lighted on the hearth, was supposed to bring the gods to their offerings; nay, by a change of cause and effect the fire kindled on the hearth was identified with the light kindled in the sky at the approach of the dawn.
[54]. The fire on the altar was supposed to call the gods, like a priest.
[55]. Heaven and earth, gods and men.
[56]. The place where the fire was kept.
[57]. X, 3, 3.
[58]. X, 4, 4.
[59]. The darkness of the night is lighted by the light of the moon and stars.
[60]. The dawn or bright day that lasts from morning till evening.
[61]. The darkness, caused by the retreat of Dawn or Day, is lighted up by the brilliant Night.
[62]. See “A Sketch of the Life of Gokulaji Zâlâ and of the Vedânta.” By Manassukharâma Sûryarâma Tripâthi. 1881.