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537 like a rampart of the great (forces) in the battle, who is fit to be seen for his son (i.e. the worshipper), who is possessed of well-known lustre, who being the generator has created (or sent up) his rays is Agni, the child of waters, the best among men and the great. Final Translation: ab: Same as Yaska's except bharjikah means 'whose strength consists of his lustre'. cd: who, being the creator, has created the cows, is Agni, the child of waters, the most manly and the youthful. Notes: taken to mean akrah: is a rampart according to Yaska. According to Geldner it is an elephant. Grassmann takes it to be a banner. babhri: supporter from Dhr, to support. Cf. Nirukta XI.37, p. 806 for the root. samithe: battle (Nighantu II.17, p. 201 and Nirukta V.8, p. 381). mahi: great (Nirukta XI.9, p. 777). S bharjikah: refer to passive No. G 49, p.520 usriya: rays. Cf. usrah at Nighantu I.5, p. 141. It means the cows and refers to the dawns. vavhah: great (Nighantu III.3, p. 213 and Nirukta VIII.8, p. 643). It really means 'youthful'.