which and how many are the bricks and how (tkey are to be arranged). He (Naciketes) too repeated it as it was taught. ‘Theu pleased with (his) ability Death spoke again.
COMMENTARY
Then the Veda speaks
tohasya adi : oneans to the world ; the meaning is the same as Stargya Beading to Swarga).
१e Agnim 4pace : taught that fire. The meaning is that he taught him all th16, the bricks, of what natureof what number and the manner in which they have to be piled. The ३ssimilation in yavat (yavati as : yavatyah must be the proper forni) is due to the exception in Vedic grammar.
sa ch¢j : He too : and Naciketas too at: all that he heard exactly repeated, this is the meaning. arthasya ca .. : Death pleased on seeing the ability to grasp (the instruction given) of his disciple spoke again.
I, i. I 5.
१am abravi priyajo aafind
vepan tagehidya dadar bhayof ।
ta cave namha bhavityam gii
Brikam ce¢m aakarjpin Atharan ।
The Mahatman (Death) being pleased told him Now I give you lhere one more boon. This Fire verily shall be known by your aue. Also take this reso. nant necklace of unauy hues.
COMMENARY
Eigh•iniuded Death well•pleased told Naciketas thus. " shall grant you a fourth boon. What it is he explains:
- a®give : 'his fire I have been teaching you will be
know y the use of Naciketa. .wi¢s and ः many•eoloured resonant aeclace of precious stones. This do you accept is the meaning! 4. Kriahaa = ene.ve latereva calk ot*P«stia .of tr var p sy
