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[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 16 | Hymn: HYMN VI | Title: A charm to avert evil dreams, and to transfer them to an enemy ]]
BOOK XVI
HYMN VI
A charm to avert evil dreams, and to transfer them to an enemy
1. Now have we conquered and obtained: we have been freed from sin to-day.... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 16 | Hymn: HYMN VII | Title: An imprecation on an enemy ]]
BOOK XVI
HYMN VII
An imprecation on an enemy
1. Herewith I pierce this man. With poverty I pierce him. With disappearance I pierce him. With defeat I pierce him. With Grāhi I pierce him. Wi... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 16 | Hymn: HYMN VIII | Title: An imprecation on an enemy ]]
BOOK XVI
HYMN VIII
An imprecation on an enemy
1. Whatever we have gained, whatever hath accrued to us, our Right, our energy, our Devotion, our heavenly light, our sacrifice, our domestic ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 16 | Hymn: HYMN IX | Title: A charm to secure wealth and felicity ]]
BOOK XVI
HYMN IX
A charm to secure wealth and felicity
1. Ours is superior place and ours is conquest: may I in all fights tread down spite and malice.
2. This word hath Agni, thi... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 17 | Hymn: HYMN I | Title: A prayer to Indra, Identified with Vishnu and the Sun, for the love of Gods, men, and beasts, general protection and prosperity, and all earthly and heavenly blessings ]]
BOOK XVII
HYMN I
A prayer to Indra, Identified with... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 18 | Hymn: HYMN I | Title: An accompaniment to funeral ceremonies and sacrificial offerings to ancestral spirits ]]
BOOK XVIII
HYMN I
An accompaniment to funeral ceremonies and sacrificial offerings to ancestral spirits
1. Fain would I win my frien... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 18 | Hymn: HYMN II | Title: A funeral hymn, taken mainly from the Rigveda ]]
BOOK XVIII
HYMN II
A funeral hymn, taken mainly from the Rigveda
1. For Yama Soma juice flows clear, to Yama is oblation paid. To Yama sacrifice prepared, and heralded by ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 18 | Hymn: HYMN III | Title: A funeral hymn, taken partly from the Rigveda ]]
BOOK XVIII
HYMN III
A funeral hymn, taken partly from the Rigveda
1. Choosing her husband's world, O man, this woman lays herself down beside thy lifeless body. Preservin... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 18 | Hymn: HYMN IV | Title: A funeral hymn, composed partly of verses from the Rigveda ]]
BOOK XVIII
HYMN IV
A funeral hymn, composed partly of verses from the Rigveda
1. Rise to your mother, flames of Jātavedas! I send you up by paths which Father... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN I | Title: An accompaniment to the offering of a Mixt Oblation ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN I
An accompaniment to the offering of a Mixt Oblation
1. Let the streams flow together, let the winds and birds assembled come. Strengthen this sacrific... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN II | Title: A hymn to all waters ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN II
A hymn to all waters
1. Blest be the Streams from hills of snow, sweet be spring Waters unto thee. Sweet be swift-running Waters, sweet to thee be Water of the Rains.
2. Sweet unt... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN III | Title: A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN III
A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity
1. Whithersoe'er, from sky, earth, air's mid-regions from plants ands herbs, from tall trees, Jātavedas. Is ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN IV | Title: A prayer, accompanying sacrifice, for the attainment of a wish ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN IV
A prayer, accompanying sacrifice, for the attainment of a wish
1. The first oblation that Atharvan oared, earliest sacrifice paid by Jāta... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN V | Title: A prayer for riches ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN V
A prayer for riches
4. King of the living world and men is Indra, of all in varied form that earth containeth. Thence to the worshipper he giveth riches: may he enrich even us when w... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN VI | Title: The purusha-Sūkta, on the mystical Sacrifice of Purusha ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN VI
The purusha-Sūkta, on the mystical Sacrifice of Purusha
1. Purusha hath a thousand arms, a thousand eyes, a thousand feet. On every side pervadi... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN VII | Title: A Prayer to the Lunar Mansions and other Powers for protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN VII
A Prayer to the Lunar Mansions and other Powers for protection and prosperity
1. The brilliant lights shining in heaven ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 ]]
BOOK XIX
1. Benign to me be all those Lunar Mansions to which the Moon as he moves on doth honour. All that are in the sky, the air, the waters, on earth, on moun- tains, in the heavenly regions.
2. Propitious, mighty, let the eight-and-twent... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN IX | Title: A prayer for general protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN IX
A prayer for general protection and prosperity
1. Gentle be heaven, gentle be earth, gentle this spacious, atmosphere. Gentle be waters as they flow, gen... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN X | Title: A prayer for the same ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN X
A prayer for the same
1. Befriend us with their aids Indra and Agni, Indra and Varuna who receive oblations! Indra and Soma give health, wealth and comfort, Indra and Pūshan be our... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XI | Title: A continuation of Hymn 10 ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XI
A continuation of Hymn 10
1. May the great Lords of Truth protect and aid us: blest to us be our horses and our cattle. Kind be the pious, skilful-handed Ribhus, kind be the ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XII | Title: A prayer to Ushas or Dawn for wealth and long life ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XII
A prayer to Ushas or Dawn for wealth and long life
1. Dawn drives away her sister's gloom, and through her excellence makes her retrace her path. T... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XIII | Title: A prayer for aid and victory in battle ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XIII
A prayer for aid and victory in battle
1. These the two sturdy, manly arms of Indra, these that are won- drous, mighty, and successful First, when the need h... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XIV | Title: A hymn after victory ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XIV
A hymn after victory
1. I have attained this goodliest place to rest in. Both Heaven and, Earth have shown me grace and favour. Without a foe for me be all the regions! We hate ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XV | Title: A prayer for peace and security ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XV
A prayer for peace and security
1. Indra, give us security from that whereof we are afraid. Help us, O Maghavan, let thy succour grant us this: drive foes and enemies a... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XVI | Title: A prayer for security from danger ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XVI
A prayer for security from danger
1. Peace hath been given us from the east, and from the west security. Savitar guard me from the south, and from the north the Lor... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XVII | Title: A prayer for protection from dangers in all directions ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XVII
A prayer for protection from dangers in all directions
1. Agni from eastward guard me with the Vasus! To him I go, in him I rest: this fort I... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XVIII | Title: A prayer for security and peace on all sides ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XVIII
A prayer for security and peace on all sides
1. Let those who vex me from the eastern region, sinners, praise Agni followed by the Vasus.
2. Let thos... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XIX | Title: A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XIX
A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods
1. Mitra arose with Earth. To that fort I lead you: enter it, occupy it. Let it give you protect... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XX | Title: A prayer for protection from death and misfortune ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XX
A prayer for protection from death and misfortune
1. May Soma, Varuna the King, both Asvins, Yama and Pūshan guard us well from Mrityu— Death caused b... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXI | Title: A single line giving the names of the chief Vedic metres ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXI
A single line giving the names of the chief Vedic metres
1. Gāyatri, Ushnih, Anushtup, Brihatī, Trishtup, Jagatī. |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXII | Title: A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-veda, to the Rishis, and to Brahma ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXII
A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-veda, to the Rishis, and to Brahma
1. With th... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXIII | Title: A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-vada classed according to the number of verses which their hymns contain ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXIII
A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-vada c... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXIV | Title: A benediction on a newly elected King ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXIV
A benediction on a newly elected King
1. Do ye, O Brāhmanaspati, invest for the royal sway this man. With that wherewith the Deities invested Savitar the God.... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXV | Title: A charm to be used when a young ox is first yoked ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXV
A charm to be used when a young ox is first yoked
1. I yoke thee with the mind of one unwearied still and first of all. Be thou a bearer up the hill... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXVI | Title: A hymn accompanying investiture with an amulet of gold ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXVI
A hymn accompanying investiture with an amulet of gold
1. Gold that was born from Fire is immortal hath been deposited with mortal creatures.... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXVII | Title: A benedictory hymn ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXVII
A benedictory hymn
1. Let the Bull guard thee with the kine, the Stallien with the fleet- foot steeds. Let Vāyu keep thee safe with prayer, and Indra with his mighty power.
2.... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXVIII | Title: A charm for the destruction of enemies ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXVIII
A charm for the destruction of enemies
1. On thee I bind this Amulet for lengthened life and brilliancy. The rival-quelling Darbha grass that burns the s... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXIX | Title: A charm for the destruction of enemies, continued from 28 ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXIX
A charm for the destruction of enemies, continued from 28
1. Pierce thou my rivals, Darbha, pierce the men who fain would fight with me. P... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXX | Title: A protective charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of Darbha grass ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXX
A protective charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of Darbha grass
1. Darbha, with that good shield of thine, of hu... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXI | Title: A charm to ensure general prosperity, accompanying self-investiture with an amulet of Udumbara ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXI
A charm to ensure general prosperity, accompanying self-investiture with an amulet of Udumbara
1. Sav... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXII | Title: A charm, with an amulet of Darbha grass, to subdue enemies and win the affection of others ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXII
A charm, with an amulet of Darbha grass, to subdue enemies and win the affection of others
1. For lengt... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXIII | Title: A protective and benedictive charm ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXIII
A protective and benedictive charm
1. Hundred stemmed, succulent, and worth a thousand, the Royal Rite of plants, the Water's Agni, Let this same Darbha guar... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXIV | Title: A protective charm addressed to the panacea called A Jangida ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXIV
A protective charm addressed to the panacea called A Jangida
1. Jangida, thou art Angiras: thou art a guardian, Jangida. Let Jangida,... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXV | Title: A similar charm addressed to the same ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXV
A similar charm addressed to the same
1. While their lips uttered Indra's name the Rishis gave us Jangida.. Which in the earliest time Gods made a remedy, Vis... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXVI | Title: A charm against disease and evil spirits ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXVI
A charm against disease and evil spirits
1. The Hundred-haired hath banished hence fiends and Consump- tions by its might. With splendour hath the charm ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXVII | Title: A charm to secure long life and dominion to a prince ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXVII
A charm to secure long life and dominion to a prince
1. To me hath come this word given by Agni, fame, force and might, and strength, and l... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXVIII | Title: A protective charm ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXVIII
A protective charm
1. Never Consumption, never curse touches the man, Arundhatī! Whom the delicious odour of the healing Bdellium penetrates
2. Consumptions flee apart fro... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XXXIX | Title: A protective charm ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XXXIX
A protective charm
1. Let Kushtha from the Hill of Snow come, a divine deliverer. Banish thou all Consumption, drive all sorceresses far away.
2. Kushtha, three several names ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XL | Title: A prayer for pardon of error in sacrifice, and for wisdom, strength, and life ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XL
A prayer for pardon of error in sacrifice, and for wisdom, strength, and life
1. For each defect of mine in voice and spir... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLI | Title: A benediction on a newly elected king ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLI
A benediction on a newly elected king
1. Desiring bliss, at first, light-finding Rishis began religious rite and holy fervour. Thence energy was born, and might... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLII | Title: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLII
In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
1. Brahma is Hotar, sacrifice: with Brahma are the stakes set up. From Brahma was the Adhvaryu born, from Brahma h... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLIII | Title: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLIII
In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
1. Whither men versed in Brahma go, with fervour and the cleans- ing rite, Thither let Agni lead me, let Agni gi... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLIV | Title: A curative and protective charm ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLIV
A curative and protective charm
1. Thou art the lengthening of life, thy name is Universal Cure: Then, Ointment! send felicity; Waters, send happiness and peace.
2.... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLV | Title: A curative and protective charm ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLV
A curative and protective charm
1. As debt from debt repay and send sorcery to the sorcerer's house. Split, Salve! the cruel villain's ribs whose evil eye bewitches u... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLVI | Title: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet that ensures safety and victory ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLVI
A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet that ensures safety and victory
1. For manly strength Prajāpati boun... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLVII | Title: A hymn to Night for protection from fiends, robbers, snakes and wolves ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLVII
A hymn to Night for protection from fiends, robbers, snakes and wolves
1. Night! the terrestrial realm hath been filled wit... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLVIII | Title: A hymn to Night for protection ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLVIII
A hymn to Night for protection
1. Then all that we accumulate, all that the treasure-chest contains,. All this do we entrust to thee.
2. Entrust thou us to Dawn,... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN XLIX | Title: A hymn of Praise and prayer to Night ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN XLIX
A hymn of Praise and prayer to Night
1. Friend of the home, the strong and youthful maiden, Night, dear to Savitar the God, and Bhaga, All-compassing, all-glor... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN L | Title: A hymn to Night for protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN L
A hymn to Night for protection and prosperity
1. Blind him and make him headless, Night! the serpent with the pungent breath. Strike from his head the wolf'... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LI | Title: A sacrificial formula ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LI
A sacrificial formula
1. Undisturbed am I, undisturbed is my soul, undisturbed mine eye, undisturbed mine ear, undisturbed is mine in-breathing, undisturbed mine out-breathing, u... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LII | Title: A hymn to Kāma or Desire ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LII
A hymn to Kāma or Desire
1. Thereafter rose Desire in the beginning, Desire the primal seed and germ of Spirit. O Kāma dwelling with the lofty Kāma, give growth of riches to... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LIII | Title: A hymn to Kāma or Time ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LIII
A hymn to Kāma or Time
1. Prolific, thousand-eyed, and undecaying, a horse with seven reins Time bears us onward. Sages inspired with holy knowledge mount him: his chariot w... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LIV | Title: A hymn to Kāla; a continuation of the preceding hymn ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LIV
A hymn to Kāla; a continuation of the preceding hymn
1. From Kāla sprang the Waters, sprang the regions, Brahma, Holy Fire. The Sun ascends by Kā... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LV | Title: A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LV
A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity
1. Bringing, as 'twere, with care unceasing fodder night after night to feed this stabled Courser, Joying in f... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LVI | Title: A hymn to Sleep ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LVI
A hymn to Sleep
1. Thou art come hither from the world of Yama: thou, resolute, affectest men with rapture. Thou, Sleep, created in the Asura's dwelling, goest, well-know- ing, with ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LVII | Title: A charm against evil dreams ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LVII
A charm against evil dreams
1. As men discharge the utmost debt, collect the eighth and sixteenth part, So to the foeman we transfer together all the evil dream.
2. Pri... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LVIII | Title: A prayer for prosperity, accompanying a sacrifice ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LVIII
A prayer for prosperity, accompanying a sacrifice
1. Still equal be the flow of butter ever causing the Year to prosper with oblation. Still be ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LIX | Title: An expiatory hymn accompanying sacrifice ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LIX
An expiatory hymn accompanying sacrifice
1. God among mortals, Agni, thou art guard of holy Law, thou art To be adored in sacred rites.
2. When, ignorant, we... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LX | Title: A prayer for perfect bodily and mental health and vigour ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LX
A prayer for perfect bodily and mental health and vigour
1. May I have voice in my mouth, breath in my nostrils, sight in mine eyes, hearing in... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXI | Title: A prayer for long life prosperity and final happiness in heaven ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXI
A prayer for long life prosperity and final happiness in heaven
1. May my self remain in my body: may I enjoy the full time of life, R... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXII | Title: A prayer for the love of Gods and men ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXII
A prayer for the love of Gods and men
1. Make me beloved among the Gods, beloved among the Princes, make Me dear to everyone who sees, to Sūdra and to Aryan m... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXIII | Title: A prayer, with sacrifice, for long life and prosperity ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXIII
A prayer, with sacrifice, for long life and prosperity
1. Rise up, O Brāhmanaspati; awake the Gods with sacrifice. Strengthen the Sacrifice... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXIV | Title: A prayer to Agni for children, long life, and various blessings ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXIV
A prayer to Agni for children, long life, and various blessings
1. For lofty Jātavedas I have brought the fuel hither first. May he ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXV | Title: A hymn to Agni identified with the Sun ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXV
A hymn to Agni identified with the Sun
1. A Golden Eagle thou hast soared with light to heaven. Those who would harm thee as thou fliest skyward. Beat down, O ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXVI | Title: A hymn to Agni as the Sun ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXVI
A hymn to Agni as the Sun
1. The Asuras with iron nets, magicians, who roam about with hooks and bonds of iron, With wrath I make thy thralls, O Jātavedas. Come as a bolt... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXVII | Title: A prayer for long life ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXVII
A prayer for long life
1. A hundred autumns may we see.
2. A hundred autumns may we live.
3. A hundred autumns may we know.
4. A hundred autumns may we grow.
5. A hundred ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXVIII | Title: A preliminary sacrificial formula ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXVIII
A preliminary sacrificial formula
1. Both of broad and narrow I with magic power unclose the mouth. With these when we have raised the bunch of grass we pay t... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXIX | Title: A prayer or charm for long life ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXIX
A prayer or charm for long life
1. Ye are alive. I fain would live. I fain would live my complete term of life.
2. Ye live dependent. I fain would live dependent. I... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXX | Title: A charm for long life ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXX
A charm for long life
1. Live, Indra. Live Sūrya. Live, ye Gods. I fain would live. Fain would I live my complete term of life. |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXXI | Title: A hymn, accompanying libations, for wealth and prosperity ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXXI
A hymn, accompanying libations, for wealth and prosperity
1. Let my libations, giving boons, adoring, further the Twice-born's song that h... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 19 | Hymn: HYMN LXXII | Title: A sacrificial formula ]]
BOOK XIX
HYMN LXXII
A sacrificial formula
1. Within the chest whence we before extracted the bunch of grass, this do we now deposit. Wrought is the sacrifice by power of Brahma. Through this a... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN I ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN I
1. Thee, Indra, we invoke, the Bull, what time the Soma hath been pressed. Drink of the sweetly-flavoured juice.
2. The best of guardian hath the man within whose dwelling-place ye drink, O Maruts, giants of the ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN II ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN II
1. Let the Maruts drink Trishtups from the Potar's cup, according to the season Soma from heaven.
2. Let Agni from the Kindler's cup drink Trishtups, according to the season Soma from heaven.
3. Let Indra the B... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN III ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN III
1. Come, we have pressed the juice for thee: O Indra, drink this Soma here. Seat thee on this my sacred grass.
2. Let both thy bay steeds, yoked by prayer long-maned, O Indra, bring thee nigh.
3. We Soma-bear... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN IV ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN IV
1. Come unto us who poured the juice, come hither to our eulogies. Drink of the juice, O fair of face.
2. I pour it down within thee, so through all thy members let it run. Take with thy tongue the pleasant dri... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN V ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN V
1. Like women, let this Soma juice invested with its raiment, glide.. Most active Indra, close to thee.
2. Mighty in bulk, strong-necked, stout-armed in the wild rapture. of the juice Doth Indra smite the foemen ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN VI ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN VI
1. Thee, Indra, we invoke, the Bull, what time the Soma is ex- pressed. So drink thou of the savoury juice.
2. Indra, whom many laud, accept the strength-confering Soma juice. Quaff, pour down drink that satisf... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN VII ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN VII
1. Sūrya, thou mountest up to meet the Hero famous for his wealth, Who hurls the bolt and works for man:
2. Him who with might of both his arms brake nine-and ninety castles down, Slew Vritra and smote Ahi de... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN VIII ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN VIII
1. Drink as of old, and let the draught delight thee: hear thou my prayer and let our songs exalt thee. Make the Sun visible, make food abundant: slaughter the foes,. pierce through and free the cattle.
2. ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN IX ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN IX
1. As cows low to their calves in stalls, so with our songs we glorify This Indra, even your wondrous God who checks attack, who joys in the delicious juice.
2. Celestial, bounteous Giver, girt about with might... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN X ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN X
1. These songs of ours exceeding sweet, these hymns of praise as- cend to thee, Like ever-conquering chariots that display their strength, gain wealth and give unfailing aid.
2. The Bhrigus are like suns, like Ka... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XI ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XI
1. Fort-render, Lord of Wealth, dispelling foemen, Indra with lightnings hath o'ercome the Dāsa. Impelled by prayer and waxen great in body, he hath filled earth and heaven, the bounteous Giver.
2. I stimulate ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XII ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XII
1. Prayers have been offered up through love of glory: Vasishtha, honour Indra in the battle. He who with might extends through all existence hears words which I, his faithful servant, utter.
2. A cry was rai... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XIII ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XIII
1. Lords of great wealth, Brihaspati and Indra, rejoicing at this sacrifice drink Soma. Let the abundant drops sink deep within you: vouchsafe us riches with full store of heroes.
2. Let your swift-gliding ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XIV ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XIV
1. We call on thee, O peerless One. We, seeking help, possessing nothing firm ourselves, Call on thee wonderful in fight.
2. On thee for aid in sacrifice. This youth of ours, the bold, the mighty, hath gone f... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XV ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XV
1. To him most liberal, lofty Lord of lofty wealth, verily powerful and strong, I bring my hymn, Whose checkless bounty, as of waters down a slope, is spread abroad for all that live, to give them strength.
2. ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XVI ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XVI
1. Like birds who keep their watch, plashing in water, like the loud voices of the thundering rain-cloud, Like merry streamlets bursting from the mountain thus to Brihaspati our hymns have sounded.
2. The son... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XVII ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XVII
I. In perfect unison all yearning hymns of mine that find the light of heaven have sung forth Indra's praise. As wives embrace their lord, the comely bridegroom, so they compass Maghavan about that he may h... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XVIII ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XVIII
1. This, even this, O Indra, we implore: as thy devoted friends, The Kanvas praise thee with their hymns.
2. Naught else, O Thunderer, have I praised in the skilled singer's eulogy: On thy laud only have ... |
[[ Collection: Atharva Veda | Translator: Ralph T.H. Griffith | Book: 20 | Hymn: HYMN XIX ]]
BOOK XX
HYMN XIX
1. O Indra, for the strength that slays the foe and conquers in the fight We turn thee hitherward to us.
2. O Indra, Lord of Hundred Powers, may those who praise thee hitherward. Direct thy spirit and thine e... |
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