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TEXT 16
hotus tad-vyabhicarena
kanyela nama sabhavat
tam vilokya manuh praha
natitustamana gurum
SYNONYMS
hotuhof the priest; tatof the yajna; vyabhicarenaby that transgression; kanyaa daughter; ilaIla; namaby the name; sathat daughter; abhavatwas born; tamunto her; vilokyaseeing; manuhManu; prahasaid; nanot; atitustamanahvery much satisfied; gurumunto his guru.
TRANSLATION
Manu had begun that sacrifice for the sake of getting a son, but because the priest was diverted by the request of Manus wife, a daughter named Ila was born. Upon seeing the daughter, Manu was not very satisfied. Thus he spoke to his guru, Vasistha, as follows.
PURPORT
Because Manu had no issue, he was pleased at the birth of the child, even though a daughter, and gave her the name Ila. Later, however, he was not very satisfied to see the daughter instead of a son. Because he had no issue, he was certainly very glad at the birth of Ila, but his pleasure was temporary.
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