"HERE on the right sing forth chanters of hymns of praise, even the winged birds that in due season speak. He, like: a Sâma-chanter utters both the notes, skilled in the mode of Trishṭup and of Gâyatrî."

"Thou like the chanter-priest chantest the Sâma, Bird; thou singest at libations like a Brahman's son. Even as a vigorous horse when he comes near the mare, announce to us good forturue, Bird, on every side, proclaim in all directions happy luck, O Bird."

"When singing here, O Bird. announce good luck to us, and when thou sittest still think on us with kind thoughts. When flying off thou singest thou art like a lute. With brave sons in assembly may we speak aloud."