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Hymns of the Atharva Veda (Griffith)

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• Book 1: Hymn 1: A prayer to Vāchaspati for divine illumination and help
• Book 1: Hymn 2: A charm against dysentery
• Book 1: Hymn 3: A charm against constipation and suppression of urine
• Book 1: Hymn 4: To the waters, for the prosperity of cattle
• Book 1: Hymn 5: To the waters, for strength and power
• Book 1: Hymn 6: To the waters, for health and wealth
• Book 1: Hymn 7: To Indra and Agni, for the detection and destruction of evil spirits
• Book 1: Hymn 8: To Indra, Brihaspati, Soma and Agni, for the destruction of sorcerers
• Book 1: Hymn 9: Benediction on a King at his inauguration
• Book 1: Hymn 10: Absolution of a sinner after intercession with Varuna
• Book 1: Hymn 11: A charm to be used at child-birth
• Book 1: Hymn 12: A prayer to Lightning, against fever, headache, and cough
• Book 1: Hymn 13: A prayer to Lightning, for happiness
• Book 1: Hymn 14: A woman's incantation against a rival
• Book 1: Hymn 15: A prayer for the prosperity of an institutor of sacrifice
• Book 1: Hymn 16: A prayer and charm against demons
• Book 1: Hymn 17: A charm to be used at venesection
• Book 1: Hymn 18: A charm to avert evil spirits of misfortune and to secure prosperity
• Book 1: Hymn 19: A prayer for protection from arrows and for the punishment of enemies
• Book 1: Hymn 20: A prayer to Soma, the Maruts, Mitra, and Varuna, for protection
• Book 1: Hymn 21: A prayer to Indra for protection
• Book 1: Hymn 22: A charm against jaundice
• Book 1: Hymn 23: A charm against leprosy
• Book 1: Hymn 24: A charm against leprosy
• Book 1: Hymn 25: A prayer to fever, as a charm against his attacks
• Book 1: Hymn 26: A charm to obtain invisibility
• Book 1: Hymn 27: A prayer for protection, guidance, and prosperity
• Book 1: Hymn 28: A prayer to Agni for the destruction of evil spirits
• Book 1: Hymn 29: A charm to secure the supremacy of a dethroned King
• Book 1: Hymn 30: A benediction on a King at his consecration
• Book 1: Hymn 31: A prayer for protection and general prosperity
• Book 1: Hymn 32: In praise of Heaven and Earth
• Book 1: Hymn 33: To the Waters, for health and happiness
• Book 1: Hymn 34: A young man's love-charm
• Book 1: Hymn 35: A charm to ensure long life and glory to the wearer of an amulet
• Book 2: Hymn 1: Glorification of the prime cause of all things
• Book 2: Hymn 2: A charm to ensure success in gambling
• Book 2: Hymn 3: A water-cure charm
• Book 2: Hymn 4: A charm to ensure health and prosperity by wearing an amulet
• Book 2: Hymn 5: Invitation to, and praise of Indra
• Book 2: Hymn 6: A prayer to Agni for protection
• Book 2: Hymn 7: A counter-charm against imprecation and malignity
• Book 2: Hymn 8: A charm against hereditary disease (kshetriya)
• Book 2: Hymn 9: A charm to cure dangerous disease
• Book 2: Hymn 10: Absolution and benediction
• Book 2: Hymn 11: Counter-charm, with an amulet, against an enemy's spell
• Book 2: Hymn 12: A prayer for vengeance on a malicious rival worshipper
• Book 2: Hymn 13: A youth's Investiture ceremony (godānam)
• Book 2: Hymn 14: A charm to banish vermin and noxious creatures
• Book 2: Hymn 15: A prayer for general protection
• Book 2: Hymn 16: A charm against fear
• Book 2: Hymn 17: A prayer to an amulet for health and strength
• Book 2: Hymn 18: A charm against enemies, goblins, and other evil creatures
• Book 2: Hymn 19: A prayer to Agni for aid against an enemy
• Book 2: Hymn 24: A charm against the magic arts of fiends
• Book 2: Hymn 25: A charm against fiends who cause abortion
• Book 2: Hymn 26: A benediction on homeward coming cattle
• Book 2: Hymn 27: A charm against an opponent in debate
• Book 2: Hymn 28: A prayer for a boy's long and happy life
• Book 2: Hymn 29: A benediction on a sick man
• Book 2: Hymn 30: A man's love-charm
• Book 2: Hymn 31: A charm against all sorts of worms
• Book 2: Hymn 32: A charm against worms or bots in cows
• Book 2: Hymn 33
• Book 2: Hymn 34: A prayer accompanying an animal sacrifice
• Book 2: Hymn 35: Expiation for an imperfectly performed sacrifice
• Book 2: Hymn 36: A charm to secure a husband for a marriageable girl
• Book 3: Hymn 1: A prayer or charm for the defeat and destruction of enemies in battle
• Book 3: Hymn 2: A rifaccimento or recension of I
• Book 3: Hymn 3: A charm for the restoration of an expelled king
• Book 3: Hymn 4: A benediction at the election of a king
• Book 3: Hymn 5: A King's address to an amulet which is to strengthen his authority
• Book 3: Hymn 6: Address to an amulet which is to secure the defeat of the wearer's enemies
• Book 3: Hymn 7: A charm with an amulet of buck horn to drive away hereditary disease
• Book 3: Hymn 8: A charm to secure the submission, love, and fidelity of kinsmen
• Book 3: Hymn 9: A charm against rheumatism (vishkondha)
• Book 3: Hymn 10: A new year prayer
• Book 3: Hymn 11: A charm for the recovery of a dangerously sick man
• Book 3: Hymn 12: A benediction on a newly built house
• Book 3: Hymn 13: A benediction on a newly cut water channel
• Book 3: Hymn 14: A benediction on a cattle pen
• Book 3: Hymn 15: A merchant's prayer for success in his business
• Book 3: Hymn 16: A Rishi's morning prayer
• Book 3: Hymn 17: A farmer's song and prayer to speed the plough
• Book 3: Hymn 18: A jealous wife's incantation against a rival
• Book 3: Hymn 19: A glorification of the office of a king's household priest
• Book 3: Hymn 20: A prayer for riches and general prosperity
• Book 3: Hymn 21: In honour of fire in all shapes, to appease Agni of the funeral pile and to quench the flames of cremation
• Book 3: Hymn 22: The taming and training of an elephant for a king to ride on
• Book 3: Hymn 23: A charm to remove a woman's sterility, and to assure the birth of boys
• Book 3: Hymn 24: A song of harvest
• Book 3: Hymn 25: A man's love-charm
• Book 3: Hymn 26: A charm to win the favour of all serpents
• Book 3: Hymn 27: A charm consigning an enemy to the serpents for punishment
• Book 3: Hymn 28: A charm to change the ill-omened birth of twin calves into a blessing
• Book 3: Hymn 29: On the means to obtain immunity from taxation in the next world
• Book 3: Hymn 30: A prayer or charm to secure love and concord in a family
• Book 3: Hymn 31: A charm for the recovery of one dangerously ill
• Book 4: Hymn 1: Cosmogonical and mystico-theological doctrine
• Book 4: Hymn 3: A Charm against tigers, wolves, thieves and other noxious creatures
• Book 4: Hymn 4: A charm to restore virile power
• Book 4: Hymn 5: A lover's sleep-charm
• Book 4: Hymn 6: A charm to make a poisoned arrow harmless
• Book 4: Hymn 7: A charm to make a poisonous plant innocuous
• Book 4: Hymn 8: A benediction at the consecration of a King
• Book 4: Hymn 9: A charm addressed to a precious ointment for safety and wealth
• Book 4: Hymn 10: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of shell
• Book 4: Hymn 11: A glorification of the sacrificial gharma or milk caldron
• Book 4: Hymn 12: A charm to mend a broken bone
• Book 4: Hymn 13: A charm to restore a sick man to health
• Book 4: Hymn 14: Accompanying the sacrifice of a he-goat
• Book 4: Hymn 15: A charm to hasten the coming of the rains
• Book 4: Hymn 16: On the omnipresence and omniscience of Varuna
• Book 4: Hymn 17: A charm to secure freedom from various evils
• Book 4: Hymn 18: A counter-charm against the incantations of enemies
• Book 4: Hymn 19: A counter-charm and charm to secure general protection
• Book 4: Hymn 20: A charm for the acquisition of superhuman powers of sight
• Book 4: Hymn 21: Glorification and benediction of cows
• Book 4: Hymn 22: A benediction on a newly consecrated king
• Book 4: Hymn 23: Magnification of Agni and prayer for his protection
• Book 4: Hymn 24: A hymn of prayer and praise to Indra
• Book 4: Hymn 25: A hymn of prayer and praise to Vāyu and Savitar
• Book 4: Hymn 26: A hymn to Heaven and Earth
• Book 4: Hymn 27: A hymn to the Maruts
• Book 4: Hymn 28: A hymn to Bhava and Sarva
• Book 4: Hymn 29: A hymn to Mitra-Varuna
• Book 4: Hymn 30: A glorification of vāk or speech
• Book 4: Hymn 31: A hymn to Manyu or Wrath
• Book 4: Hymn 32: A hymn to Manyu
• Book 4: Hymn 33: A prayer to Agni for protection and prosperity
• Book 4: Hymn 34: Glorification of the Vishtāri sacrifice
• Book 4: Hymn 35: Magnification of the Odana or oblation of milk and rice
• Book 4: Hymn 36: A charm against fiends, human enemies, and other pests
• Book 4: Hymn 37: A charm against Gandharvas and Apsarases
• Book 4: Hymn 38: A charm for success in gambling
• Book 4: Hymn 39: A prayer to various deities for health, wealth, and prosperity
• Book 4: Hymn 40: A charm against rival worshippers
• Book 5: Hymn 1: A glorification of Trita and Varuna
• Book 5: Hymn 2: A glorification of Indra
• Book 5: Hymn 3: A prayer to Agni, Indra, and other deities for victory and prosperity
• Book 5: Hymn 4: A charm against fever and other ailments
• Book 5: Hymn 5: A charm to mend a broken bone
• Book 5: Hymn 6: A prayer for protection and prosperity
• Book 5: Hymn 7: A charm to deprecate Arāti or Malignity
• Book 5: Hymn 8: A charm for the discomfiture and destruction of hostile priests
• Book 5: Hymn 9: A prayer to Heaven and Earth for protection and assistance
• Book 5: Hymn 10: A prayer to the presiding deities of the four quarters for protection
• Book 5: Hymn 11: A dialogue between Atharvan and Varuna
• Book 5: Hymn 12: An Apri or propitiatory hymn
• Book 5: Hymn 13: A charm against snakes
• Book 5: Hymn 14: A charm against witchcraft
• Book 5: Hymn 15: A charm for general prosperity
• Book 5: Hymn 16: A charm for the increase of cattle
• Book 5: Hymn 17: The abduction and restoration of a Brāhman's wife
• Book 5: Hymn 18: The wickedness of oppressing and robbing Brāhmans
• Book 5: Hymn 19: The wickedness of robbing or insulting Brāhmans
• Book 5: Hymn 20: A hymn to the War-drum to secure victory
• Book 5: Hymn 21: A hymn to the War-drum and various deities for victory
• Book 5: Hymn 22: A charm against fever
• Book 5: Hymn 23: A charm against parasitic worms
• Book 5: Hymn 24: A priest's prayer for protection and assistance
• Book 5: Hymn 25: A charm to facilitate conception
• Book 5: Hymn 26: A hymn of invitation to the gods
• Book 5: Hymn 27: An Apri or Propitiatory hymn
• Book 5: Hymn 28: A charm to ensure general protection and prosperity
• Book 5: Hymn 29: A charm for the destruction of malignant goblins
• Book 5: Hymn 30: A charm to restore life and health
• Book 5: Hymn 31: A counter-charm against the incantations of an enemy
• Book 6: Hymn 1: In praise of Savitar
• Book 6: Hymn 2: In praise of Indra
• Book 6: Hymn 3: A prayer to various deities for protection and prosperity
• Book 6: Hymn 4: A hymn to various deities for protection
• Book 6: Hymn 5: A prayer to Agni and Indra for the well being of a princely patron
• Book 6: Hymn 6: A prayer to Brāhmanaspati for protection from wicked men
• Book 7: Hymn 6: A prayer to Aditi for help and protection
• Book 6: Hymn 8: A man's love-charm
• Book 6: Hymn 9: A man's love-charm
• Book 6: Hymn 10: A thanksgiving for life, hearing, and sight
• Book 6: Hymn 11: An epithalamian charm to ensure the birth of a boy
• Book 6: Hymn 12: A charm against venomous serpents
• Book 6: Hymn 13: Homage to death
• Book 6: Hymn 14: A charm against consumption
• Book 6: Hymn 15: A charm for power and preeminence
• Book 6: Hymn 16: A medical charm
• Book 6: Hymn 17: A charm to ensure conception
• Book 6: Hymn 18: A charm to banish jealousy
• Book 6: Hymn 19: A prayer for purification
• Book 6: Hymn 20: A charm against fever
• Book 6: Hymn 21: A charm to strengthen hair and promote its growth
• Book 6: Hymn 22: To the Maruts or Storm-Gods
• Book 6: Hymn 23: To the Waters
• Book 6: Hymn 24: To the Rivers
• Book 6: Hymn 25: A charm to remove pustules or scrofulous swellings (apachitas)
• Book 6: Hymn 26: To Affliction
• Book 6: Hymn 27: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove
• Book 6: Hymn 28: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove
• Book 6: Hymn 29: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove and an owl
• Book 6: Hymn 30: A charm to promote the growth of hair
• Book 6: Hymn 31: To Sūrya the Sun-God
• Book 6: Hymn 32: A charm against fiends and goblins
• Book 6: Hymn 33: A prayer to Indra for riches
• Book 6: Hymn 34: To Agni for protection from enemies
• Book 6: Hymn 35: To Agni Vaisvānara
• Book 6: Hymn 36: In praise of Agni Vaisvānara
• Book 6: Hymn 37: A charm to divert Imprecation personified
• Book 6: Hymn 38: A prayer for surpassing strength and energy
• Book 6: Hymn 39: A priest's prayer for power and glory
• Book 6: Hymn 40: A prayer for peace and security
• Book 6: Hymn 41: A prayer for protection, long life, and various blessings
• Book 6: Hymn 42: A charm to reconcile estranged friends
• Book 6: Hymn 43: The same
• Book 6: Hymn 44: A charm to remove disease
• Book 6: Hymn 45: A prayer for preservation from mental sin and evil promptings
• Book 6: Hymn 46: A charm against evil dreams
• Book 6: Hymn 47: To accompany the three daily libations
• Book 6: Hymn 48: Formulas to be used at the three daily libations
• Book 6: Hymn 49: In praise of Agni
• Book 6: Hymn 50: A charm for the destruction of vermin
• Book 6: Hymn 51: A prayer for purification and forgiveness of sins
• Book 6: Hymn 52: A charm against noxious reptiles and insects
• Book 6: Hymn 53: A prayer for recovery and preservation of health and security
• Book 6: Hymn 54: A benediction on a newly elected King
• Book 6: Hymn 55: A prayer for general protection and prosperity
• Book 6: Hymn 56: A charm against snakes
• Book 6: Hymn 57: A charm for a wound or bruise
• Book 6: Hymn 58: A priest's prayer for power and glory
• Book 6: Hymn 59: A charm to protect cattle and men
• Book 6: Hymn 60: The wooing of a bride
• Book 6: Hymn 61: A prayer for prosperity and greatness
• Book 6: Hymn 62: A prayer for purification and riches
• Book 6: Hymn 63: The symbolical liberation of a sacrificial victim
• Book 6: Hymn 64: To promote unanimity in an assembly
• Book 6: Hymn 65: A sacrificial charm against enemies
• Book 6: Hymn 66: A charm for the destruction and plunder of enemies
• Book 6: Hymn 67: A charm for the destruction and plunder of enemies
• Book 6: Hymn 68: A charm to accompany the shaving of the beard
• Book 6: Hymn 69: A priest's prayer for power and glory
• Book 6: Hymn 70: A benediction on cow and calf
• Book 6: Hymn 71: A priest's benediction after meat
• Book 6: Hymn 72: A charm to restore or increase virile power
• Book 6: Hymn 73: A King's charm to conciliate his discontented kinsmen
• Book 6: Hymn 74: A King's charm to secure the fidelity of his people
• Book 6: Hymn 75: A charm to effect the removal of an enemy
• Book 6: Hymn 76: A benediction on a new-born Kshatriya child
• Book 6: Hymn 77: A charm to bring the cattle home
• Book 6: Hymn 78: A nuptial benediction
• Book 6: Hymn 79: A prayer for seasonable rain and prosperity
• Book 6: Hymn 80: A prayer for help and protection
• Book 6: Hymn 81: A charm to facilitate child-birth
• Book 6: Hymn 82: A charm to win a bride
• Book 6: Hymn 83: A charm against sores and pustules (apachitas)
• Book 6: Hymn 84: A charm to accompany the symbolical loosing of sacrificial victims
• Book 6: Hymn 85: A charm against Consumption
• Book 6: Hymn 86: A glorification of a newly consecrated King
• Book 6: Hymn 87: A benediction addressed to a newly elected King
• Book 6: Hymn 88: A benediction addressed to a newly elected King
• Book 6: Hymn 89: A man's love charm
• Book 6: Hymn 90: A charm to cure a poisoned man
• Book 6: Hymn 91: A charm against disease
• Book 6: Hymn 92: A charm to strengthen and inspirit a war-horse
• Book 6: Hymn 93: A prayer for protection from poison
• Book 6: Hymn 94: A charm to reconcile a King's discontented people
• Book 6: Hymn 95: A charm to remove disease
• Book 6: Hymn 96: A prayer for deliverance from sin and sorrow
• Book 6: Hymn 97: A prayer for the success and prosperity of a King
• Book 6: Hymn 98: Praise of Indra
• Book 6: Hymn 99: A prayer for protection in battle
• Book 6: Hymn 100: A charm against poison
• Book 6: Hymn 101: A charm to promote virile vigour
• Book 6: Hymn 102: A man's love charm
• Book 6: Hymn 103: A charm to check the approach of a hostile army
• Book 6: Hymn 104: The same
• Book 6: Hymn 105: A charm to cure cough
• Book 6: Hymn 106: A charm to protect a house from fire
• Book 6: Hymn 107: A charm to protect men and cattle
• Book 6: Hymn 108: A prayer for wisdom
• Book 6: Hymn 109: A charm to heal punctured wounds
• Book 6: Hymn 110: A benediction on a new-born child
• Book 6: Hymn 111: A charm for insanity
• Book 6: Hymn 112: A health-charm for man, woman, and son
• Book 6: Hymn 113: A charm to banish the fiend Grāhi
• Book 6: Hymn 114: A prayer for pardon of faults and errors in sacrificing
• Book 6: Hymn 115: A prayer for forgiveness of sins
• Book 6: Hymn 116: A prayer for pardon of sin against mother, father, son, or brother
• Book 6: Hymn 117: A prayer for freedom from debt
• Book 6: Hymn 118: A prayer for pardon of cheating at play
• Book 6: Hymn 119: A prayer for release from debts incurred without intention of payment
• Book 6: Hymn 120: A prayer for pardon of sins and felicity hereafter
• Book 6: Hymn 121: A prayer for happiness in heaven
• Book 6: Hymn 122: A prayer for happiness in heaven
• Book 6: Hymn 123: A prayer for happiness in heaven
• Book 6: Hymn 124: An Omen from the sky
• Book 6: Hymn 125: Glorification of a war-chariot
• Book 6: Hymn 126: Glorification of the war drum
• Book 6: Hymn 127: A charm to banish various diseases
• Book 6: Hymn 128: A charm for fair weather
• Book 6: Hymn 129: A charm for success and happiness
• Book 6: Hymn 130: A woman's love-charm
• Book 6: Hymn 131: A woman's love-charm
• Book 6: Hymn 132: The same
• Book 6: Hymn 133: A glorification of the sacred girdle
• Book 6: Hymn 134: A priest's prayer for power to punish wrong-doers
• Book 6: Hymn 135: A priest's fulmination against an enemy
• Book 6: Hymn 136: A charm to promote the growth of hair
• Book 6: Hymn 137: A charm to promote the growth of hair
• Book 6: Hymn 138: A woman's imprecation on her unfaithful lover
• Book 6: Hymn 139: A woman's love-charm
• Book 6: Hymn 140: A blessing on a child's first two teeth
• Book 6: Hymn 141: A blessing on cattle
• Book 6: Hymn 142: A blessing on cattle
• Book 7: Hymn 1: Glorification of the power of prayer and to Agni
• Book 7: Hymn 2: Praise of Atharvan
• Book 7: Hymn 4: To Vāyu God of the Wind
• Book 7: Hymn 5: A glorification of sacrifice
• Book 7: Hymn 7: Praise of the Ādityas
• Book 7: Hymn 8: Godspeed to a departing traveller
• Book 7: Hymn 9: A prayer to Pūshan for protection and the recovery of lost property
• Book 7: Hymn 10: A prayer for the favour of Sarasvati
• Book 7: Hymn 11: A prayer to protect corn from lightning and drought
• Book 7: Hymn 12: A prayer for influence at deliberative and religious meetings
• Book 7: Hymn 13: A charm to win superiority over foes and rivals
• Book 7: Hymn 14: A prayer to Savitar for prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 15: A charm to win divine favour and felicity
• Book 7: Hymn 16: A prayer for prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 17: A prayer for wealth and children
• Book 7: Hymn 18: A prayer for rain
• Book 7: Hymn 19: A prayer for prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 20: A prayer for prosperity and happiness
• Book 7: Hymn 21: A funeral stanza
• Book 7: Hymn 22: To Savitar, or Yama invested with Savitar's attributes
• Book 7: Hymn 23: A charm to banish fiends and troubles
• Book 7: Hymn 24: A prayer for riches
• Book 7: Hymn 25: Praise of Vishnu and Varuna
• Book 7: Hymn 26: Praise of Vishnu
• Book 7: Hymn 27: A prayer to Ida, Goddess of devotion
• Book 7: Hymn 28: Praise of the sacrificial utensils
• Book 7: Hymn 29: To Agni and Vishnu
• Book 7: Hymn 30: A charm to be used when the eyes are anointed
• Book 7: Hymn 31: A prayer for the overthrow of enemies
• Book 7: Hymn 32: A prayer to Agni for long life
• Book 7: Hymn 33: A prayer for long life, children, and riches
• Book 7: Hymn 34: A prayer for freedom from sin and the overthrow of enemies
• Book 7: Hymn 35: A prayer for the prosperity of a King and his kingdom
• Book 7: Hymn 36: A charm to be pronounced by bride and bridegroom
• Book 7: Hymn 37: A nuptial charm to be spoken by the bride
• Book 7: Hymn 38: A maiden's love-charm
• Book 7: Hymn 39: A sacrificial charm for rain and prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 40: A prayer for prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 41: A prayer for prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 42: A prayer for delivery from sin and sickness
• Book 7: Hymn 43: A charm against lightning
• Book 7: Hymn 44: In praise of Indra and Vishnu
• Book 7: Hymn 45: A charm against jealousy
• Book 7: Hymn 46: A charm for offspring and prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 47: A prayer for wealth and birth of a son
• Book 7: Hymn 48: A prayer for prosperity and the birth of a son
• Book 7: Hymn 49: A prayer for children and booty
• Book 7: Hymn 50: A gambler's prayer for success in gaming
• Book 7: Hymn 51: A prayer for Brihaspati's and Indra's protection
• Book 7: Hymn 52: A prayer for peace and concord
• Book 7: Hymn 53: A charm to recover a sick man at the point of death
• Book 7: Hymn 54: A charm to obtain knowledge of the Veda
• Book 7: Hymn 55: A charm to ensure a prosperous journey
• Book 7: Hymn 56: A charm against poisonous bites and stings
• Book 7: Hymn 57: A charm for some physical disorder
• Book 7: Hymn 58: An invitation to Indra and Varuna
• Book 7: Hymn 59: An imprecation
• Book 7: Hymn 60: A parting traveller's address to the houses of his village
• Book 7: Hymn 61: A prayer for sacred knowledge and its fruits
• Book 7: Hymn 62: A prayer for the overthrow of enemies
• Book 7: Hymn 63: A prayer for deliverance from affliction
• Book 7: Hymn 64: A charm to avert an evil omen
• Book 7: Hymn 65: A charm against imprecation and threatened evils
• Book 7: Hymn 66: A prayer to Vāk
• Book 7: Hymn 67: A priest's prayer to the Agnayo Dhishnyāh
• Book 7: Hymn 68: A prayer for children and prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 69: A prayer for prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 70: A charm to frustrate an enemy's sacrifice
• Book 7: Hymn 71: In praise of Agni
• Book 7: Hymn 72: An invitation to Indra
• Book 7: Hymn 73: An invitation to the Asvins
• Book 7: Hymn 74: A charm to cure pustules, sores, or scrofulous swellings (apachitas)
• Book 7: Hymn 75: A blessing on cows
• Book 7: Hymn 76: A charm to cure scrofulous pustules and scrofula
• Book 7: Hymn 77: An incantation against an enemy
• Book 7: Hymn 78: A charm for a prince's prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 79: A hymn to the New Moon
• Book 7: Hymn 80: A hymn to the Full Moon
• Book 7: Hymn 81: A hymn to the New Moon
• Book 7: Hymn 82: In praise of Agni
• Book 7: Hymn 83: A prayer for deliverance from sin and other evils
• Book 7: Hymn 84: A prayer for protection
• Book 7: Hymn 85: A charm to ensure victory in battle
• Book 7: Hymn 86: The same
• Book 7: Hymn 87: A prayer to Rudra as Agni
• Book 7: Hymn 88: A charm to cure a snake-bite
• Book 7: Hymn 89: A prayer for purification and prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 90: A charm against a rival in love
• Book 7: Hymn 91: A Prayer for protection
• Book 7: Hymn 92: A Prayer for protection
• Book 7: Hymn 93: A prayer for success in battle
• Book 7: Hymn 94: A charm to ensure the obedience of subjects
• Book 7: Hymn 95: An incantation against an undetected thief
• Book 7: Hymn 96: An incantation against an undetected thief
• Book 7: Hymn 97: Sacrificial formulas
• Book 7: Hymn 98: Anointing the sacred grass
• Book 7: Hymn 99: The preparation of the altar
• Book 7: Hymn 100: A charm against nightmare
• Book 7: Hymn 101: The same
• Book 7: Hymn 102: A charm to obtain pardon for an indecent act
• Book 7: Hymn 103: The cry of an unemployed priest
• Book 7: Hymn 104: A prayer for prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 105: An initiation formula
• Book 7: Hymn 106: A prayer for pardon of sin
• Book 7: Hymn 107: A charm against Cough
• Book 7: Hymn 108: A prayer for protection
• Book 7: Hymn 109: A prayer for success in gambling
• Book 7: Hymn 110: A prayer for success in battle
• Book 7: Hymn 111: A prayer for offspring
• Book 7: Hymn 112: A prayer for protection and freedom from sin
• Book 7: Hymn 113: A woman's incantation against a rival
• Book 7: Hymn 114: A woman's incantation against a rival
• Book 7: Hymn 115: A charm against Misfortune
• Book 7: Hymn 116: A charm against Fever
• Book 7: Hymn 117: A charm to ensure prosperity
• Book 7: Hymn 118: A benediction on a warrior
• Book 8: Hymn 1: A charm to recover a dying man
• Book 8: Hymn 2: The same
• Book 8: Hymn 3: A prayer for the destruction of demons
• Book 8: Hymn 4: Imprecations on demons
• Book 8: Hymn 5: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet
• Book 8: Hymn 6: A charm to exercise evil spirits who beset women
• Book 8: Hymn 7: A charm to restore a sick man to health
• Book 8: Hymn 8: Imprecations directed against a hostile army
• Book 8: Hymn 9: An enunciation of cosmogonical, ritual, and metrical doctrine
• Book 8: Hymn 10: A glorification of the mystical abstraction Virāj
• Book 9: Hymn 1: A glorification of the Asvins' whip and a prayer for blessings
• Book 9: Hymn 2: A glorification of Kāma as God of desire of all that is good
• Book 9: Hymn 3: On the consecration of a newly built house
• Book 9: Hymn 4: A glorification of the typical sacrificial bull
• Book 9: Hymn 5: A glorification of a sacrificial goat
• Book 9: Hymn 6: A glorification of hospitable reception of guests
• Book 9: Hymn 7: A glorification of the typically bull and cow
• Book 9: Hymn 8: A charm for the cure of various diseases connected with Consumption
• Book 9: Hymn 9: Enunciation of mystico-theological and cosmological doctrine
• Book 9: Hymn 10: Continuation of Hymn 9
• Book 10: Hymn 1: A charm against witchcraft
• Book 10: Hymn 2: Purusha, Primeval Man or humanity personified
• Book 10: Hymn 3: A charm to secure long life, health, prosperity and fame
• Book 10: Hymn 4: A charm to destroy venomous serpents
• Book 10: Hymn 4: A charm to overthrow a rival and gain strength, dignity, long life, children, and general prosperity
• Book 10: Hymn 6: The glorification of an all-powerful amulet
• Book 10: Hymn 7: Skambha, the Pillar or Fulcrum of all existence
• Book 10: Hymn 8: Speculations on the Supreme Being and Cosmogonical and theological subjects
• Book 10: Hymn 9: The Sataudanā or Hundredfold Oblation
• Book 10: Hymn 10: A glorification of the sacred Cow as representing the radiant heavens
• Book 11: Hymn 1: An accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of a Brahmaudana
• Book 11: Hymn 2: Prayer and praise to Bhava, Sarva and Rudra
• Book 11: Hymn 3: A glorification of the Odana or oblation of boiled rice
• Book 11: Hymn 4: A glorification of Prāna, Breath or Vital Spirit
• Book 11: Hymn 5: A glorification of the Brahmachgri or religious student
• Book 11: Hymn 6: A prayer to all Divinities and Sanctities for deliverance from distress
• Book 11: Hymn 7: A glorification of the Uchchhishta or Residue of Sacrifice
• Book 11: Hymn 8: On the origin of some Gods and the creation of man
• Book 11: Hymn 9: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army
• Book 11: Hymn 10: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army
• Book 12: Hymn 1: A hymn of prayer and praise to Prithivī or deified Earth
• Book 12: Hymn 2: A funeral hymn, and deprecation of Agni the Consumer of corpses
• Book 12: Hymn 3: An accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of sacrificial offerings by a householder and his wife, with prayer for pros
• Book 12: Hymn 4: On the duty of giving cows to Brāhmans, and the sin and danger of withholding the gift
• Book 12: Hymn 5: On the duty of giving cows to Brāhmans, and the sin and danger of withholding the gift
• Book 13: Hymn 1: The glorification of Rohita, a form of Fire and of the Sun
• Book 13: Hymn 2: The glorification of the Sun as Āditya, Sūrya and Rohita
• Book 13: Hymn 3: A glorification of Rohita. with a malediction on the man who wrongs a Brāhman
• Book 13: Hymn 4: A glorification of the Sun as the only Deity
• Book 14: Hymn 1: On the Bridal of Sūryā, marriage ceremonies in general
• Book 14: Hymn 2: On the Bridal of Sūryā, marriage ceremonies in general, continued
• Book 15: Hymn 1: The hyperbolical glorification of the Vrātya or Aryan Non-conformist
• Book 15: Hymn 2: The same, continued
• Book 15: Hymn 3
• Book 15: Hymn 4
• Book 15: Hymn 5
• Book 15: Hymn 6
• Book 15: Hymn 7
• Book 15: Hymn 8
• Book 15: Hymn 9
• Book 15: Hymn 10
• Book 15: Hymn 11
• Book 15: Hymn 12
• Book 15: Hymn 13
• Book 15: Hymn 14
• Book 15: Hymn 15
• Book 15: Hymn 16
• Book 15: Hymn 17
• Book 15: Hymn 18
• Book 16: Hymn 1: On the preparation and use of holy water, with, a prayer for purification and freedom from sin
• Book 16: Hymn 2: A charm to secure various blessings
• Book 16: Hymn 3: A charm to secure power and long life
• Book 16: Hymn 4: A charm to secure long life and success
• Book 16: Hymn 5: A charm against evil dreams
• Book 16: Hymn 6: A charm to avert evil dreams, and to transfer them to an enemy
• Book 16: Hymn 7: An imprecation on an enemy
• Book 16: Hymn 8: An imprecation on an enemy
• Book 16: Hymn 9: A charm to secure wealth and felicity
• Book 17: Hymn 1: A prayer to Indra, Identified with Vishnu and the Sun, for the love of Gods, men, and beasts, general protection and prosperity
• Book 18: Hymn 1: An accompaniment to funeral ceremonies and sacrificial offerings to ancestral spirits
• Book 18: Hymn 2: A funeral hymn, taken mainly from the Rigveda
• Book 18: Hymn 3: A funeral hymn, taken partly from the Rigveda
• Book 18: Hymn 4: A funeral hymn, composed partly of verses from the Rigveda
• Book 19: Hymn 1: An accompaniment to the offering of a Mixt Oblation
• Book 19: Hymn 2: A hymn to all waters
• Book 19: Hymn 3: A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity
• Book 19: Hymn 4: A prayer, accompanying sacrifice, for the attainment of a wish
• Book 19: Hymn 5: A prayer for riches
• Book 19: Hymn 6: The purusha-Sūkta, on the mystical Sacrifice of Purusha
• Book 19: Hymn 7: A Prayer to the Lunar Mansions and other Powers for protection and prosperity
• Book 19: Hymn 8: A hymn to the Sun and various heavenly bodies for protection and prosperity
• Book 19: Hymn 9: A prayer for general protection and prosperity
• Book 19: Hymn 10: A prayer for the same
• Book 19: Hymn 11: A continuation of Hymn 10
• Book 19: Hymn 12: A prayer to Ushas or Dawn for wealth and long life
• Book 19: Hymn 13: A prayer for aid and victory in battle
• Book 19: Hymn 14: A hymn after victory
• Book 19: Hymn 15: A prayer for peace and security
• Book 19: Hymn 16: A prayer for security from danger
• Book 19: Hymn 17: A prayer for protection from dangers in all directions
• Book 19: Hymn 18: A prayer for security and peace on all sides
• Book 19: Hymn 19: A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods
• Book 19: Hymn 20: A prayer for protection from death and misfortune
• Book 19: Hymn 21: A single line giving the names of the chief Vedic metres
• Book 19: Hymn 22: A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-veda, to the Rishis, and to Brahma
• Book 19: Hymn 23: A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-vada classed according to the number of verses which their hymns conta
• Book 19: Hymn 24: A benediction on a newly elected King
• Book 19: Hymn 25: A charm to be used when a young ox is first yoked
• Book 19: Hymn 26: A hymn accompanying investiture with an amulet of gold
• Book 19: Hymn 27: A benedictory hymn
• Book 19: Hymn 28: A charm for the destruction of enemies
• Book 19: Hymn 29: A charm for the destruction of enemies, continued from 28
• Book 19: Hymn 30: A protective charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of Darbha grass
• Book 19: Hymn 31: A charm to ensure general prosperity, accompanying self-investiture with an amulet of Udumbara
• Book 19: Hymn 32: A charm, with an amulet of Darbha grass, to subdue enemies and win the affection of others
• Book 19: Hymn 33: A protective and benedictive charm
• Book 19: Hymn 34: A protective charm addressed to the panacea called A Jangida
• Book 19: Hymn 35: A similar charm addressed to the same
• Book 19: Hymn 36: A charm against disease and evil spirits
• Book 19: Hymn 37: A charm to secure long life and dominion to a prince
• Book 19: Hymn 38: A protective charm
• Book 19: Hymn 39: A protective charm
• Book 19: Hymn 40: A prayer for pardon of error in sacrifice, and for wisdom, strength, and life
• Book 19: Hymn 41: A benediction on a newly elected king
• Book 19: Hymn 42: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
• Book 19: Hymn 43: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
• Book 19: Hymn 44: A curative and protective charm
• Book 19: Hymn 45: A curative and protective charm
• Book 19: Hymn 46: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet that ensures safety and victory
• Book 19: Hymn 47: A hymn to Night for protection from fiends, robbers, snakes and wolves
• Book 19: Hymn 48: A hymn to Night for protection
• Book 19: Hymn 49: A hymn of Praise and prayer to Night
• Book 19: Hymn 50: A hymn to Night for protection and prosperity
• Book 19: Hymn 51: A sacrificial formula
• Book 19: Hymn 52: A hymn to Kāma or Desire
• Book 19: Hymn 53: A hymn to Kāma or Time
• Book 19: Hymn 54: A hymn to Kāla; a continuation of the preceding hymn
• Book 19: Hymn 55: A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity
• Book 19: Hymn 56: A hymn to Sleep
• Book 19: Hymn 57: A charm against evil dreams
• Book 19: Hymn 58: A prayer for prosperity, accompanying a sacrifice
• Book 19: Hymn 59: An expiatory hymn accompanying sacrifice
• Book 19: Hymn 60: A prayer for perfect bodily and mental health and vigour
• Book 19: Hymn 61: A prayer for long life prosperity and final happiness in heaven
• Book 19: Hymn 62: A prayer for the love of Gods and men
• Book 19: Hymn 63: A prayer, with sacrifice, for long life and prosperity
• Book 19: Hymn 64: A prayer to Agni for children, long life, and various blessings
• Book 19: Hymn 65: A hymn to Agni identified with the Sun
• Book 19: Hymn 66: A hymn to Agni as the Sun
• Book 19: Hymn 67: A prayer for long life
• Book 19: Hymn 68: A preliminary sacrificial formula
• Book 19: Hymn 69: A prayer or charm for long life
• Book 19: Hymn 70: A charm for long life
• Book 19: Hymn 71: A hymn, accompanying libations, for wealth and prosperity
• Book 19: Hymn 72: A sacrificial formula
• Book 20: Hymn 1
• Book 20: Hymn 2
• Book 20: Hymn 3
• Book 20: Hymn 4
• Book 20: Hymn 5
• Book 20: Hymn 6
• Book 20: Hymn 7
• Book 20: Hymn 8
• Book 20: Hymn 9
• Book 20: Hymn 10
• Book 20: Hymn 11
• Book 20: Hymn 12
• Book 20: Hymn 13
• Book 20: Hymn 14
• Book 20: Hymn 15
• Book 20: Hymn 16
• Book 20: Hymn 17
• Book 20: Hymn 18
• Book 20: Hymn 19
• Book 20: Hymn 20
• Book 20: Hymn 21
• Book 20: Hymn 22
• Book 20: Hymn 23
• Book 20: Hymn 24
• Book 20: Hymn 25
• Book 20: Hymn 26
• Book 20: Hymn 27
• Book 20: Hymn 28
• Book 20: Hymn 29
• Book 20: Hymn 30
• Book 20: Hymn 31
• Book 20: Hymn 32
• Book 20: Hymn 33
• Book 20: Hymn 34
• Book 20: Hymn 35
• Book 20: Hymn 36
• Book 20: Hymn 37
• Book 20: Hymn 38
• Book 20: Hymn 39
• Book 20: Hymn 40
• Book 20: Hymn 41
• Book 20: Hymn 42
• Book 20: Hymn 43
• Book 20: Hymn 44
• Book 20: Hymn 45
• Book 20: Hymn 46
• Book 20: Hymn 47
• Book 20: Hymn 48
• Book 20: Hymn 49
• Book 20: Hymn 50
• Book 20: Hymn 51
• Book 20: Hymn 52
• Book 20: Hymn 53
• Book 20: Hymn 54
• Book 20: Hymn 55
• Book 20: Hymn 56
• Book 20: Hymn 57
• Book 20: Hymn 58
• Book 20: Hymn 59
• Book 20: Hymn 60
• Book 20: Hymn 61
• Book 20: Hymn 62
• Book 20: Hymn 63
• Book 20: Hymn 64
• Book 20: Hymn 65
• Book 20: Hymn 66
• Book 20: Hymn 67
• Book 20: Hymn 68
• Book 20: Hymn 69
• Book 20: Hymn 70
• Book 20: Hymn 71
• Book 20: Hymn 72
• Book 20: Hymn 73
• Book 20: Hymn 74
• Book 20: Hymn 75
• Book 20: Hymn 76
• Book 20: Hymn 77
• Book 20: Hymn 78
• Book 20: Hymn 79
• Book 20: Hymn 80
• Book 20: Hymn 81
• Book 20: Hymn 82
• Book 20: Hymn 83
• Book 20: Hymn 84
• Book 20: Hymn 85
• Book 20: Hymn 86
• Book 20: Hymn 87
• Book 20: Hymn 88
• Book 20: Hymn 89
• Book 20: Hymn 90
• Book 20: Hymn 91
• Book 20: Hymn 92
• Book 20: Hymn 93
• Book 20: Hymn 94
• Book 20: Hymn 95
• Book 20: Hymn 96
• Book 20: Hymn 97
• Book 20: Hymn 98
• Book 20: Hymn 99
• Book 20: Hymn 100
• Book 20: Hymn 101
• Book 20: Hymn 102
• Book 20: Hymn 103
• Book 20: Hymn 104
• Book 20: Hymn 105
• Book 20: Hymn 106
• Book 20: Hymn 107
• Book 20: Hymn 108
• Book 20: Hymn 109
• Book 20: Hymn 110
• Book 20: Hymn 111
• Book 20: Hymn 112
• Book 20: Hymn 113
• Book 20: Hymn 114
• Book 20: Hymn 115
• Book 20: Hymn 116
• Book 20: Hymn 117
• Book 20: Hymn 118
• Book 20: Hymn 119
• Book 20: Hymn 120
• Book 20: Hymn 121
• Book 20: Hymn 122
• Book 20: Hymn 123
• Book 20: Hymn 124
• Book 20: Hymn 125
• Book 20: Hymn 126
• Book 20: Hymn 127: A hymn in praise of the good Government of King Kaurama
• Book 20: Hymn 128: Sacrificial formulas
• Book 20: Hymn 129
• Book 20: Hymn 130
• Book 20: Hymn 131
• Book 20: Hymn 132
• Book 20: Hymn 133: The Enigmatical Verses
• Book 20: Hymn 134: The Ajijnasenya Verses
• Book 20: Hymn 135: Verses called Frustration, Abuse, the Gods' Offering, and Dazzling Power
• Book 20: Hymn 137: A composite hymn in praise of Indra
• Book 20: Hymn 138: In praise of Indra
• Book 20: Hymn 139: A hymn to the Asvins
• Book 20: Hymn 140: Continuation of the preceding hymn to the Asvins
• Book 20: Hymn 141: Hymn to the Asvins
• Book 20: Hymn 142: Hymn to Dawn and the Asvins
• Book 20: Hymn 143: Hymn to the Asvins

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