Their dwelling in the friendly shade.

Beneath the boughs of well-loved trees

Oft danced the gay Apsarases.[401]

Around was many an ample shed

Wherein the holy fire was fed;

With sacred grass and skins of deer,

Ladles and sacrificial gear,

And roots and fruit, and wood to burn,

And many a brimming water-urn.

Tall trees their hallowed branches spread,