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[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN IV | Title: A charm to restore virile power ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN IV
A charm to restore virile power
1. We dig thee from the earth, the Plant which strengthens and exalts the nerves, The Plant which the Gandharva dug for Varuna whose power... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN V | Title: A lover's sleep-charm ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN V
A lover's sleep-charm
1. The Bull who hath a thousand horns, who rises up from out the sea, By him the strong and mighty one we lull the folk to rest and. sleep.
2. Over the surface ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN VI | Title: A charm to make a poisoned arrow harmless ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN VI
A charm to make a poisoned arrow harmless
1. The Brāhman first was brought to life ten-headed and with faces ten. First drinker of the Soma, he made poison inef... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN VII | Title: A charm to make a poisonous plant innocuous ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN VII
A charm to make a poisonous plant innocuous
1. So may this water guard us on the bank of Varanāvati. Therein hath Amrit been infused: with that I ward thy p... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN VIII | Title: A benediction at the consecration of a King ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN VIII
A benediction at the consecration of a King
1. The Being lays the sap of life in beings: he hath become the sovran Lord of creatures. Death comes to this ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN IX | Title: A charm addressed to a precious ointment for safety and wealth ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN IX
A charm addressed to a precious ointment for safety and wealth
1. Approach! thou art the mountain's eye, the living thing that saveth us; A... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN X | Title: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of shell ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN X
A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of shell
1. Child of the wind firmament, sprung from the lightning and the light, May this the gold... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XI | Title: A glorification of the sacrificial gharma or milk caldron ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XI
A glorification of the sacrificial gharma or milk caldron
1. The Bull supports the wide-spread earth and heaven, the Bull supports the spacious ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XII | Title: A charm to mend a broken bone ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XII
A charm to mend a broken bone
1. Thou art the healer, making whole, the healer of the broken bone: Make thou this whole, Arundhatī!
2. Whatever bone of thine within thy b... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XIII | Title: A charm to restore a sick man to health ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XIII
A charm to restore a sick man to health
1. Gods, raise again the man whom ye, O Gods, have humbled and brought low. Ye Gods, restore to life again, him, Gods!... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XIV | Title: Accompanying the sacrifice of a he-goat ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XIV
Accompanying the sacrifice of a he-goat
1. The Goat was verily produced from Agni. Through sorrow he beheld, at first, his father. Through him at first the Gods... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XV | Title: A charm to hasten the coming of the rains ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XV
A charm to hasten the coming of the rains
1. Let all the misty regions fly together, let all the rain-clouds sped by wind, assemble. Let waters satisfy the eart... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XVI | Title: On the omnipresence and omniscience of Varuna ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XVI
On the omnipresence and omniscience of Varuna
1. The mighty Ruler of these worlds beholds as though from close at hand, The man who thinks he acts by stea... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XVII | Title: A charm to secure freedom from various evils ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XVII
A charm to secure freedom from various evils
1. We seize and hold thee, Conquering One! the queen of medi- cines that heal. O Plant, I have endowed thee ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XVIII | Title: A counter-charm against the incantations of enemies ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XVIII
A counter-charm against the incantations of enemies
1. The moonlight equalleth the sun, night is the rival of the day. I make effectual power my... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XIX | Title: A counter-charm and charm to secure general protection. ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XIX
A counter-charm and charm to secure general protection.
1. Thou breakest ties of kith and kin, thou causest, too, relation- ship: So bruise the ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XX | Title: A charm for the acquisition of superhuman powers of sight ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XX
A charm for the acquisition of superhuman powers of sight
1. It sees in front, it sees behind, it sees afar away, it sees The sky, the firmament... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXI | Title: Glorification and benediction of cows ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXI
Glorification and benediction of cows
1. The kine have come and brought good fortune: let them rest in the cow-pen and be happy near us. Here let them stay prolif... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXII | Title: A benediction on a newly consecrated king ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXII
A benediction on a newly consecrated king
1. Exalt and strengthen this my Prince, O Indra, Make him sole lord and leader of the people. Scatter his foes, de... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXIII | Title: Magnification of Agni and prayer for his protection ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXIII
Magnification of Agni and prayer for his protection
1. I fix my heart on wise and ancient Agni, the Five Tribes' Lord, in many a place enkindled... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXIV | Title: A hymn of prayer and praise to Indra ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXIV
A hymn of prayer and praise to Indra
1. I think of Indra, only him for ever, fiend-slayer, May these lauds of mine come near him. He cometh to the pious offerer'... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXV | Title: A hymn of prayer and praise to Vāyu and Savitar ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXV
A hymn of prayer and praise to Vāyu and Savitar
1. I think on Vāyu's and Savitar's holy rites, ye twain who penetrate and guard the living world: Ye who... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXVI | Title: A hymn to Heaven and Earth ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXVI
A hymn to Heaven and Earth
1. O Heaven and Earth, I think on you, wise, givers of abundant gifts, ye who through measureless expanses have spread forth. For ye are seats a... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXVII | Title: A hymn to the Maruts ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXVII
A hymn to the Maruts
1. I think upon the Maruts: may they bless me, may they assist me to this wealth in battle. I call them like swift well-trained steeds to help us. May the... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXVIII | Title: A hymn to Bhava and Sarva ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXVIII
A hymn to Bhava and Sarva
1. I Reverence you—mark this—Bhava and Sarva, ye under whose control is this that shineth. Lords of this world both quadruped and biped. Deliv... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXIX | Title: A hymn to Mitra-Varuna ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXIX
A hymn to Mitra-Varuna
1. You twain, O Mitra, Varuna, I honour, Lawstrengtheners, wise, who drive away oppressors. Ye who protect the truthful in his battles, deliver us, ye t... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXX | Title: A glorification of vāk or speech ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXX
A glorification of vāk or speech
1. I travel with the Rudras and the Vasus, with the Ādityas and All-Gods I wander. I hold aloft both Varuna and Mitra, I hold aloft In... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXI | Title: A hymn to Manyu or Wrath ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXI
A hymn to Manyu or Wrath
1. Borne on with thee, O Manyu girt by Maruts, let our brave men, impetuous, bursting forward, March on, like flames of fire in form, exulting, with... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXII | Title: A hymn to Manyu ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXII
A hymn to Manyu
1. He who hath reverenced thee, Manyu, destructive bolt! breeds. for himself forthwith all conquering energy. Arya and Dāsa will we conquer with thine aid, with the... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXIII | Title: A prayer to Agni for protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXIII
A prayer to Agni for protection and prosperity
1. Chasing our pain with splendid light, O Agni, shine thou wealth on us. His lustre flash our pain ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXIV | Title: Glorification of the Vishtāri sacrifice ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXIV
Glorification of the Vishtāri sacrifice
1. The head of this is prayer, its back the Brihat, Odanas's belly is the Vāmadevya; Its face reality, its sides the... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXV | Title: Magnification of the Odana or oblation of milk and rice ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXV
Magnification of the Odana or oblation of milk and rice
1. Odana which Prajāpati, the firstborn of Order, dressed with fervour for the Brāhman... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXVI | Title: A charm against fiends, human enemies, and other pests ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXVI
A charm against fiends, human enemies, and other pests
1. Endowed with true strength, let the Bull, Agni Vaisvānara, burn them up. Him who wo... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXVII | Title: A charm against Gandharvas and Apsarases ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXVII
A charm against Gandharvas and Apsarases
1. With thee, O Plant, in olden time Atharvans smote and slew the fiends. Kasyapa smote with thee, with thee did... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXVIII | Title: A charm for success in gambling ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXVIII
A charm for success in gambling
1. Hither I call the Apsaras, victorious, who plays with skill, Her who comes freely fort to view, who wins the stakes in games ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XXXIX | Title: A prayer to various deities for health, wealth, and prosperity ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XXXIX
A prayer to various deities for health, wealth, and prosperity
1. Agni no earth kath had mine homage. May he bless me. As I have bowe... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 4 | Hymn: HYMN XL | Title: A charm against rival worshippers ]]
BOOK IV
HYMN XL
A charm against rival worshippers
1. O Jātavedas, eastward sacrificers, as foes assail us from the eastern quarter. May they, turned back, be pained for harming Agni. I... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN I | Title: A glorification of Trita and Varuna ]]
BOOK V
HYMN I
A glorification of Trita and Varuna
1. He who with special plans and deathless spirit, waxing, well- born, hath come unto his birth-place, As he who shines upholds the d... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN II | Title: A glorification of Indra ]]
BOOK V
HYMN II
A glorification of Indra
1. In all the worlds That was the best and highest whence sprang the Mighty One of splendid valour. As soon as born he overcomes his foemen, when those r... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN III | Title: A prayer to Agni, Indra, and other deities for victory and prosperity ]]
BOOK V
HYMN III
A prayer to Agni, Indra, and other deities for victory and prosperity
1. Let strength be mine while I invoke thee, Agni! enkindling... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN IV | Title: A charm against fever and other ailments ]]
BOOK V
HYMN IV
A charm against fever and other ailments
1. Thou who wast born on mountains, thou most mighty of all plants that grow. Thou Banisher of Fever, come, Kushtha! make... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN V | Title: A charm to mend a broken bone ]]
BOOK V
HYMN V
A charm to mend a broken bone
1. Aryaman is thy grandsire, Night thy mother, and the Cloud thy sire. Thy name is called Silāchi. Thou, thyself, art sister of the Gods.
2. Whoe... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN VI | Title: A prayer for protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK V
HYMN VI
A prayer for protection and prosperity
1. Eastward at first the prayer was generated: Vena disclosed bright flashes from the summit, Disclosed his deepest nearest r... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN VII | Title: A charm to deprecate Arāti or Malignity ]]
BOOK V
HYMN VII
A charm to deprecate Arāti or Malignity
1. Bring thou to us, bar not the way, Arāti! Stay not the guerdon that is being brought us. Homage be paid to Failure, to... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN VIII | Title: A charm for the discomfiture and destruction of hostile priests ]]
BOOK V
HYMN VIII
A charm for the discomfiture and destruction of hostile priests
1. With fuel of Vikankata bring molten butter to the Gods. O Agni, make... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN IX | Title: A prayer to Heaven and Earth for protection and assistance ]]
BOOK V
HYMN IX
A prayer to Heaven and Earth for protection and assistance
1. All hail to Heaven!
2. All hail to Earth!
3. All hail to Air!
4. All hail to Air!
... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN X | Title: A prayer to the presiding deities of the four quarters for protection ]]
BOOK V
HYMN X
A prayer to the presiding deities of the four quarters for protection
1. Thou art my wall of stone against the sinner who fights agains... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XI | Title: A dialogue between Atharvan and Varuna ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XI
A dialogue between Atharvan and Varuna
1. How, terrible in might, hast thou here spoken to the great God, how to the gold-hued Father! Thy mind watched, greedy Varu... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XII | Title: An Apri or propitiatory hymn ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XII
An Apri or propitiatory hymn
1. Thou in the house of man this day enkindled worshippest Gods as God, O Jātavedas. Observant, bright as Mitra, bring them hither. Thou art a ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XIII | Title: A charm against snakes ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XIII
A charm against snakes
1. Varuna, Sage of heaven, hath given me the gift: with spells of mighty power I draw thy poison out. Dug up, not dug, adherent, I have seized it fast: l... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XIV | Title: A charm against witchcraft ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XIV
A charm against witchcraft
1. An eagle found thee: with his snout a wild boar dug thee from the earth. Harm thou, O Plant, the mischievous, and drive the sorcerer away.
2. Be... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XV | Title: A charm for general prosperity ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XV
A charm for general prosperity
1. Plant! I have those who shall avert the threatened danger, ten and one. O sacred Plant, produced aright! make sweetness, sweet thy self, f... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XVI | Title: A charm for the increase of cattle ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XVI
A charm for the increase of cattle
1. Bull! if thou art the single bull, beget. Thou hast no vital sap. |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XVII | Title: The abduction and restoration of a Brāhman's wife ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XVII
The abduction and restoration of a Brāhman's wife
1. These first, the boundless Sea, and Mātarisvan, fierce glowing Fire, the Strong, the Bliss-besto... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XVIII | Title: The wickedness of oppressing and robbing Brāhmans ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XVIII
The wickedness of oppressing and robbing Brāhmans
1. The Gods, O Prince, have not bestowed this cow on thee to eat thereof. Seek not, Rājanya, to d... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XIX | Title: The wickedness of robbing or insulting Brāhmans ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XIX
The wickedness of robbing or insulting Brāhmans
1. The sons of Vitahavya, the Srinjayas, waxed exceeding strong. They well-nigh touched the heavens, but ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XX | Title: A hymn to the War-drum to secure victory ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XX
A hymn to the War-drum to secure victory
1. Formed out of wood, compact with straps of leather, loud is the: War-drum as he plays the hero. Whetting thy voice and... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXI | Title: A hymn to the War-drum and various deities for victory ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXI
A hymn to the War-drum and various deities for victory
1. Speak to our enemies, O Drum, discouragement and wild dismay. We bring upon our foemen f... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXII | Title: A charm against fever ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXII
A charm against fever
1. Hence, filled with holy strength let Agni, Soma, and Varuna, the Press-stone, and the Altar. And Grass, and glowing Fuel banish Fever. Let hateful thing... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXIII | Title: A charm against parasitic worms ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXIII
A charm against parasitic worms
1. I have called Heaven and Earth to aid, have called divine Sarasvati, Indra and Agni have I called: Let these destroy the worm, I p... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXIV | Title: A priest's prayer for protection and assistance ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXIV
A priest's prayer for protection and assistance
1. Savitar, Lord of furthering aids, protect me, in this my prayer, in this mine act, in this my sacerd... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXV | Title: A charm to facilitate conception ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXV
A charm to facilitate conception
1. Let the man, sower of the germ, lay, as a feather on a shaft. Limb drawn from limb, whate'er is culled from cloud and from the womb ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXVI | Title: A hymn of invitation to the gods ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXVI
A hymn of invitation to the gods
1. In sacrifice for you may sapient Agni—All hail!—use Yajus texts and fuel.
2. May Savitar the God—All hail!—foreknowing, chief in t... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXVII | Title: An Apri or Propitiatory hymn ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXVII
An Apri or Propitiatory hymn
1. Uplifted be this sacrificer's fuel: lofty and brilliant be the flames of Agni! Splendidly bright, fair-faced, with all his offspring, Ta... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXVIII | Title: A charm to ensure general protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXVIII
A charm to ensure general protection and prosperity
1. For lengthened life, to last through hundred autumns, they equalize with nine the nine a... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXIX | Title: A charm for the destruction of malignant goblins ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXIX
A charm for the destruction of malignant goblins
1. Made ready in the east drive forth, take notice of what is hap- pening here, omniscient Agni! Thou... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXX | Title: A charm to restore life and health ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXX
A charm to restore life and health
1. From thy vicinity I call, from near, from far, from night at hand. Stay here: depart not: follow not the Fathers of the olden ti... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 5 | Hymn: HYMN XXXI | Title: A counter-charm against the incantations of an enemy ]]
BOOK V
HYMN XXXI
A counter-charm against the incantations of an enemy
1. The spell that they have cast for thee on unbaked dish or ming- led meal, The witchcraft w... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN I | Title: In praise of Savitar ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN I
In praise of Savitar
1. Sing, Atharvana, at eve, sing loudly, bring a splendid present: hymn God Savitar with praises.
2. Yea, praise him whose home is in the river, Son of Truth, the... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN II | Title: In praise of Indra ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN II
In praise of Indra
1. For Indra, ministering priests! run ye and press the Soma juice, That he may hear his praiser's word, and this my call.
2. Thou into whom the drops find way as s... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN III | Title: A prayer to various deities for protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN III
A prayer to various deities for protection and prosperity
1. Guard us the Maruts! Guard us well, O Indra, Piishan, Aditi. Guard us, O Waters' ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN IV | Title: A hymn to various deities for protection ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN IV
A hymn to various deities for protection
1. May Tvashtar, Brāhmanaspati, Parjanya hear my holy prayer. May Aditi with all her sons, the brothers, guard us, invin... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN V | Title: A prayer to Agni and Indra for the well being of a princely patron ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN V
A prayer to Agni and Indra for the well being of a princely patron
1. Agni, adored with sacred oil, lift up this man to high estate. Endo... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN VI | Title: A prayer to Brāhmanaspati for protection from wicked men ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN VI
A prayer to Brāhmanaspati for protection from wicked men
1. The godless man whoever plots against us, Brāhmanaspati, Thou shalt give up as prey t... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN VI | Title: A prayer to Aditi for help and protection ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN VI
A prayer to Aditi for help and protection
1. Aditi is sky, and air's mid-region, Aditi is the father, son, and mother, Aditi all the Gods and the Five Nations, ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN VIII | Title: A man's love-charm ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN VIII
A man's love-charm
1. Like as the creeper throws, her arms on every side around the tree, So hold thou me in thine embrace that thou mayst be in love with me, my darling, never to... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN IX | Title: A man's love-charm ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN IX
A man's love-charm
1. Desire my body, love my feet, love thou mine eyes, and love my legs. Let both thine eyes and hair, fond girl! be dried and parched. through love of me.
2. I make... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN X | Title: A thanksgiving for life, hearing, and sight ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN X
A thanksgiving for life, hearing, and sight
1. All hail for hearing to the Earth, to Trees, to Agni, sovran Lord!
2. All hail for breath to Air, for power to li... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XI | Title: An epithalamian charm to ensure the birth of a boy ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XI
An epithalamian charm to ensure the birth of a boy
1. Asvattha on the Sami-tree. There a male birth is certified. There is the finding of a son: this b... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XII | Title: A charm against venomous serpents ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XII
A charm against venomous serpents
1. I, As the Sun goes round the heaven, have travelled round the Serpents' race. I ward thy poison off, as Night parts all else livi... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XIII | Title: Homage to death ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XIII
Homage to death
1. Worship to weapons of the Gods! worship to weapons of the Kings! Then worship to the people's arms! worship, O Death, be paid to thee!
2. Let worship be to thy def... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XIV | Title: A charm against consumption ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XIV
A charm against consumption
1. Remove thou all Decline that lurks within the members and the joints, The firmly-settled heart-disease that racks the bones and rends the lim... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XV | Title: A charm for power and preeminence ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XV
A charm for power and preeminence
1. Most excellent of all the plants art thou: thy vassals are the trees. Let him be subject to our power, the man who seeks to injure ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XVI | Title: A medical charm ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XVI
A medical charm
1. O Ābayu, non-Ābayu, dire is thy juice, O Ābayu; we eat the gruel made of thee.
2. Vihalha is thy father's name, thy mother's is Madāvati. Yea, verily thou art not he... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XVII | Title: A charm to ensure conception ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XVII
A charm to ensure conception
1. Even as this mighty Earth conceived the germ of all the things that be, So may the germ of life be laid in thee that thou mayst bear a so... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XVIII | Title: A charm to banish jealousy ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XVIII
A charm to banish jealousy
1. The first approach of Jealousy, and that which followeth the first, The pain, the fire that burns within thy heart we quench and drive away... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XIX | Title: A prayer for purification ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XIX
A prayer for purification
1. Let the Gods purify me, let men purify me with a prayer. Cleanse me all creatures that exist! may Pavamāna make me pure.
2. May Pavamāna make me ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XX | Title: A charm against fever ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XX
A charm against fever
1. He goes away as 'twere from this fierce burning fire, inebriated and lamenting he departs. Let him, the lawless, seek another and not us. Worship be paid t... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXI | Title: A charm to strengthen hair and promote its growth ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXI
A charm to strengthen hair and promote its growth
1. Of all the three terrestrial realms the ground is verily the best. I from the skin that covers th... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXII | Title: To the Maruts or Storm-Gods ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXII
To the Maruts or Storm-Gods
1. Dark the descent; the strong-winged birds are golden: they fly aloft to heaven, enrobed in waters. They have come hither from the seat of O... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXIII | Title: To the Waters ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXIII
To the Waters
1. Here flow the restless ones, they flow unceasing through the day and night, Most excellently wise I call the Goddess Waters hitherward.
2. Let the deft Waters, summo... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXIV | Title: To the Rivers ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXIV
To the Rivers
1. Forth from the Hills of Snow they stream, and meet in Sindhu here or there. To me the sacred Waters gave the balm that heals the heart's disease.
2. Whatever rupture I... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXV | Title: A charm to remove pustules or scrofulous swellings (apachitas) ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXV
A charm to remove pustules or scrofulous swellings (apachitas)
1. May all the five-and-fifty which meet round the tendons of the neck. De... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXVI | Title: To Affliction ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXVI
To Affliction
1. Let me go free, O Misery: do thou, the mighty, pity us. Set me uninjured in the world of happiness, O Misery.
2. From thee, from thee who fliest not from us, O Misery,... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXVII | Title: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXVII
A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove
1. Gods! whatsoe'er the Dove came hither seeking, sent to us as the envo... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXVIII | Title: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXVIII
A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove
1. Drive forth the Dove, chase it with holy verses: rejoicing bring we... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXIX | Title: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove and an owl ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXIX
A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove and an owl
1. On these men yonder fall the winged missile: the ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXX | Title: A charm to promote the growth of hair ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXX
A charm to promote the growth of hair
1. Over a magic stone, beside Sarasvati, the Gods Ploughed in this barley that was blent with mead. Lord of the plough was I... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXXI | Title: To Sūrya the Sun-God ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXXI
To Sūrya the Sun-God
1. This spotted Bull hath come and sat before his mother in the east. Advancing to his father Heaven.
2. As expiration from his breath his radiance penetrat... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 6 | Hymn: HYMN XXXII | Title: A charm against fiends and goblins ]]
BOOK VI
HYMN XXXII
A charm against fiends and goblins
1. With butter, in his hall v4here fire is burning, perform that sacri- fice which quells the goblins. Burn from afar against ... |
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