translated by Ralph T.H. Griffith
1895-6
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Contents:
• Book I
o Hymn 1: A prayer to Vāchaspati for divine illumination and help.
o Hymn 2: A charm against dysentery
o Hymn 3: A charm against constipation and suppression of urine
o Hymn 4: To the waters, for the prosperity of cattle
o Hymn 5: To the waters, for strength and power
o Hymn 6: To the waters, for health and wealth
o Hymn 7: To Indra and Agni, for the detection and destruction of evil spirits
o Hymn 8: To Indra, Brihaspati, Soma and Agni, for the destruction of sorcerers
o Hymn 9: Benediction on a King at his inauguration
o Hymn 10: Absolution of a sinner after intercession with Varuna
o Hymn 11: A charm to be used at child-birth
o Hymn 12: A prayer to Lightning, against fever, headache, and cough
o Hymn 13: A prayer to Lightning, for happiness
o Hymn 14: A woman's incantation against a rival
o Hymn 15: A prayer for the prosperity of an institutor of sacrifice
o Hymn 16: A prayer and charm against demons
o Hymn 17: A charm to be used at venesection
o Hymn 18: A charm to avert evil spirits of misfortune and to secure prosperity
o Hymn 19: A prayer for protection from arrows and for the punishment of enemies
o Hymn 20: A prayer to Soma, the Maruts, Mitra, and Varuna, for protection
o Hymn 21: A prayer to Indra for protection
o Hymn 22: A charm against jaundice
o Hymn 23: A charm against leprosy
o Hymn 24: A charm against leprosy
o Hymn 25: A prayer to fever, as a charm against his attacks
o Hymn 26: A charm to obtain invisibility
o Hymn 27: A prayer for protection, guidance, and prosperity
o Hymn 28: A prayer to Agni for the destruction of evil spirits
o Hymn 29: A charm to secure the supremacy of a dethroned King
o Hymn 30: A benediction on a King at his consecration
o Hymn 31: A prayer for protection and general prosperity
o Hymn 32: In praise of Heaven and Earth
o Hymn 33: To the Waters, for health and happiness
o Hymn 34: A young man's love-charm
o Hymn 35: A charm to ensure long life and glory to the wearer of an amulet
• Book II
o Hymn 1: Glorification of the prime cause of all things
o Hymn 2: A charm to ensure success in gambling
o Hymn 3: A water-cure charm
o Hymn 4: A charm to ensure health and prosperity by wearing an amulet
o Hymn 5: Invitation to, and praise of Indra
o Hymn 6: A prayer to Agni for protection
o Hymn 7: A counter-charm against imprecation and malignity
o Hymn 8: A charm against hereditary disease (kshetriya)
o Hymn 9: A charm to cure dangerous disease
o Hymn 10: Absolution and benediction
o Hymn 11: Counter-charm, with an amulet, against an enemy's spell
o Hymn 12: A prayer for vengeance on a malicious rival worshipper
o Hymn 13: A youth's Investiture ceremony (godānam)
o Hymn 14: A charm to banish vermin and noxious creatures
o Hymn 15: A prayer for general protection
o Hymn 16: A charm against fear
o Hymn 17: A prayer to an amulet for health and strength
o Hymn 18: A charm against enemies, goblins, and other evil creatures
o Hymn 19: A prayer to Agni for aid against an enemy
o Hymn 24: A charm against the magic arts of fiends
o Hymn 25: A charm against fiends who cause abortion
o Hymn 26: A benediction on homeward coming cattle
o Hymn 27: A charm against an opponent in debate
o Hymn 28: A prayer for a boy's long and happy life
o Hymn 29: A benediction on a sick man
o Hymn 30: A man's love-charm
o Hymn 31: A charm against all sorts of worms
o Hymn 32: A charm against worms or bots in cows
o Hymn 33
o Hymn 34: A prayer accompanying an animal sacrifice
o Hymn 35: Expiation for an imperfectly performed sacrifice
o Hymn 36: A charm to secure a husband for a marriageable girl
• Book III
o Hymn 1: A prayer or charm for the defeat and destruction of enemies in battle
o Hymn 2: A rifaccimento or recension of I
o Hymn 3: A charm for the restoration of an expelled king
o Hymn 4: A benediction at the election of a king
o Hymn 5: A King's address to an amulet which is to strengthen his authority
o Hymn 6: Address to an amulet which is to secure the defeat of the wearer's enemies
o Hymn 7: A charm with an amulet of buck horn to drive away hereditary disease
o Hymn 8: A charm to secure the submission, love, and fidelity of kinsmen
o Hymn 9: A charm against rheumatism (vishkondha)
o Hymn 10: A new year prayer
o Hymn 11: A charm for the recovery of a dangerously sick man
o Hymn 12: A benediction on a newly built house
o Hymn 13: A benediction on a newly cut water channel
o Hymn 14: A benediction on a cattle pen
o Hymn 15: A merchant's prayer for success in his business
o Hymn 16: A Rishi's morning prayer
o Hymn 17: A farmer's song and prayer to speed the plough
o Hymn 18: A jealous wife's incantation against a rival
o Hymn 19: A glorification of the office of a king's household priest
o Hymn 20: A prayer for riches and general prosperity
o Hymn 21: In honour of fire in all shapes, to appease Agni of the funeral pile and to quench the flames of cremation
o Hymn 22: The taming and training of an elephant for a king to ride on
o Hymn 23: A charm to remove a woman's sterility, and to assure the birth of boys
o Hymn 24: A song of harvest
o Hymn 25: A man's love-charm
o Hymn 26: A charm to win the favour of all serpents
o Hymn 27: A charm consigning an enemy to the serpents for punishment
o Hymn 28: A charm to change the ill-omened birth of twin calves into a blessing
o Hymn 29: On the means to obtain immunity from taxation in the next world
o Hymn 30: A prayer or charm to secure love and concord in a family
o Hymn 31: A charm for the recovery of one dangerously ill
• Book IV
o Hymn 1: Cosmogonical and mystico-theological doctrine
o Hymn 2: To the unknown God
o Hymn 3: A Charm against tigers, wolves, thieves and other noxious creatures
o Hymn 4: A charm to restore virile power
o Hymn 5: A lover's sleep-charm
o Hymn 6: A charm to make a poisoned arrow harmless
o Hymn 7: A charm to make a poisonous plant innocuous
o Hymn 8: A benediction at the consecration of a King
o Hymn 9: A charm addressed to a precious ointment for safety and wealth
o Hymn 10: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of shell
o Hymn 11: A glorification of the sacrificial gharma or milk caldron
o Hymn 12: A charm to mend a broken bone
o Hymn 13: A charm to restore a sick man to health
o Hymn 14: Accompanying the sacrifice of a he-goat
o Hymn 15: A charm to hasten the coming of the rains
o Hymn 16: On the omnipresence and omniscience of Varuna
o Hymn 17: A charm to secure freedom from various evils
o Hymn 18: A counter-charm against the incantations of enemies
o Hymn 19: A counter-charm and charm to secure general protection.
o Hymn 20: A charm for the acquisition of superhuman powers of sight
o Hymn 21: Glorification and benediction of cows
o Hymn 22: A benediction on a newly consecrated king
o Hymn 23: Magnification of Agni and prayer for his protection
o Hymn 24: A hymn of prayer and praise to Indra
o Hymn 25: A hymn of prayer and praise to Vāyu and Savitar
o Hymn 26: A hymn to Heaven and Earth
o Hymn 27: A hymn to the Maruts
o Hymn 28: A hymn to Bhava and Sarva
o Hymn 29: A hymn to Mitra-Varuna
o Hymn 30: A glorification of vāk or speech
o Hymn 31: A hymn to Manyu or Wrath
o Hymn 32: A hymn to Manyu
o Hymn 33: A prayer to Agni for protection and prosperity
o Hymn 34: Glorification of the Vishtāri sacrifice
o Hymn 35: Magnification of the Odana or oblation of milk and rice
o Hymn 36: A charm against fiends, human enemies, and other pests
o Hymn 37: A charm against Gandharvas and Apsarases
o Hymn 38: A charm for success in gambling
o Hymn 39: A prayer to various deities for health, wealth, and prosperity
o Hymn 40: A charm against rival worshippers
• Book V
o Hymn 1: A glorification of Trita and Varuna
o Hymn 2: A glorification of Indra
o Hymn 3: A prayer to Agni, Indra, and other deities for victory and prosperity
o Hymn 4: A charm against fever and other ailments
o Hymn 5: A charm to mend a broken bone
o Hymn 6: A prayer for protection and prosperity
o Hymn 7: A charm to deprecate Arāti or Malignity
o Hymn 8: A charm for the discomfiture and destruction of hostile priests
o Hymn 9: A prayer to Heaven and Earth for protection and assistance
o Hymn 10: A prayer to the presiding deities of the four quarters for protection
o Hymn 11: A dialogue between Atharvan and Varuna
o Hymn 12: An Apri or propitiatory hymn
o Hymn 13: A charm against snakes
o Hymn 14: A charm against witchcraft
o Hymn 15: A charm for general prosperity
o Hymn 16: A charm for the increase of cattle
o Hymn 17: The abduction and restoration of a Brāhman's wife
o Hymn 18: The wickedness of oppressing and robbing Brāhmans
o Hymn 19: The wickedness of robbing or insulting Brāhmans
o Hymn 20: A hymn to the War-drum to secure victory
o Hymn 21: A hymn to the War-drum and various deities for victory
o Hymn 22: A charm against fever
o Hymn 23: A charm against parasitic worms
o Hymn 24: A priest's prayer for protection and assistance
o Hymn 25: A charm to facilitate conception
o Hymn 26: A hymn of invitation to the gods
o Hymn 27: An Apri or Propitiatory hymn
o Hymn 28: A charm to ensure general protection and prosperity
o Hymn 29: A charm for the destruction of malignant goblins
o Hymn 30: A charm to restore life and health
o Hymn 31: A counter-charm against the incantations of an enemy
• Book VI
o Hymn 1: In praise of Savitar
o Hymn 2: In praise of Indra
o Hymn 3: A prayer to various deities for protection and prosperity
o Hymn 4: A hymn to various deities for protection
o Hymn 5: A prayer to Agni and Indra for the well being of a princely patron
o Hymn 6: A prayer to Brāhmanaspati for protection from wicked men
o Hymn 7: A prayer to Soma and other gods for help and protection
o Hymn 8: A man's love-charm
o Hymn 9: A man's love-charm
o Hymn 10: A thanksgiving for life, hearing, and sight
o Hymn 11: An epithalamian charm to ensure the birth of a boy
o Hymn 12: A charm against venomous serpents
o Hymn 13: Homage to death
o Hymn 14: A charm against consumption
o Hymn 15: A charm for power and preeminence
o Hymn 16: A medical charm
o Hymn 17: A charm to ensure conception
o Hymn 18: A charm to banish jealousy
o Hymn 19: A prayer for purification
o Hymn 20: A charm against fever
o Hymn 21: A charm to strengthen hair and promote its growth
o Hymn 22: To the Maruts or Storm-Gods
o Hymn 23: To the Waters
o Hymn 24: To the Rivers
o Hymn 25: A charm to remove pustules or scrofulous swellings (apachitas)
o Hymn 26: To Affliction
o Hymn 27: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove
o Hymn 28: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove
o Hymn 29: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove and an owl
o Hymn 30: A charm to promote the growth of hair
o Hymn 31: To Sūrya the Sun-God
o Hymn 32: A charm against fiends and goblins
o Hymn 33: A prayer to Indra for riches
o Hymn 34: To Agni for protection from enemies
o Hymn 35: To Agni Vaisvānara
o Hymn 36: In praise of Agni Vaisvānara
o Hymn 37: A charm to divert Imprecation personified
o Hymn 38: A prayer for surpassing strength and energy
o Hymn 39: A priest's prayer for power and glory
o Hymn 40: A prayer for peace and security
o Hymn 41: A prayer for protection, long life, and various blessings
o Hymn 42: A charm to reconcile estranged friends
o Hymn 43: The same
o Hymn 44: A charm to remove disease
o Hymn 45: A prayer for preservation from mental sin and evil promptings
o Hymn 46: A charm against evil dreams
o Hymn 47: To accompany the three daily libations
o Hymn 48: Formulas to be used at the three daily libations
o Hymn 49: In praise of Agni
o Hymn 50: A charm for the destruction of vermin
o Hymn 51: A prayer for purification and forgiveness of sins
o Hymn 52: A charm against noxious reptiles and insects
o Hymn 53: A prayer for recovery and preservation of health and security
o Hymn 54: A benediction on a newly elected King
o Hymn 55: A prayer for general protection and prosperity
o Hymn 56: A charm against snakes
o Hymn 57: A charm for a wound or bruise
o Hymn 58: A priest's prayer for power and glory
o Hymn 59: A charm to protect cattle and men
o Hymn 60: The wooing of a bride
o Hymn 61: A prayer for prosperity and greatness
o Hymn 62: A prayer for purification and riches
o Hymn 63: The symbolical liberation of a sacrificial victim
o Hymn 64: To promote unanimity in an assembly
o Hymn 65: A sacrificial charm against enemies
o Hymn 66: A charm for the destruction and plunder of enemies
o Hymn 67: A charm for the destruction and plunder of enemies
o Hymn 68: A charm to accompany the shaving of the beard
o Hymn 69: A priest's prayer for power and glory
o Hymn 70: A benediction on cow and calf
o Hymn 71: A priest's benediction after meat
o Hymn 72: A charm to restore or increase virile power
o Hymn 73: A King's charm to conciliate his discontented kinsmen
o Hymn 74: A King's charm to secure the fidelity of his people
o Hymn 75: A charm to effect the removal of an enemy
o Hymn 76: A benediction on a new-born Kshatriya child
o Hymn 77: A charm to bring the cattle home
o Hymn 78: A nuptial benediction
o Hymn 79: A prayer for seasonable rain and prosperity
o Hymn 80: A prayer for help and protection
o Hymn 81: A charm to facilitate child-birth
o Hymn 82: A charm to win a bride
o Hymn 83: A charm against sores and pustules (apachitas)
o Hymn 84: A charm to accompany the symbolical loosing of sacrificial victims
o Hymn 85: A charm against Consumption
o Hymn 86: A glorification of a newly consecrated King
o Hymn 87: A benediction addressed to a newly elected King
o Hymn 88: A benediction addressed to a newly elected King
o Hymn 89: A man's love charm
o Hymn 90: A charm to cure a poisoned man
o Hymn 91: A charm against disease
o Hymn 92: A charm to strengthen and inspirit a war-horse
o Hymn 93: A prayer for protection from poison
o Hymn 94: A charm to reconcile a King's discontented people
o Hymn 95: A charm to remove disease
o Hymn 96: A prayer for deliverance from sin and sorrow
o Hymn 97: A prayer for the success and prosperity of a King
o Hymn 98: Praise of Indra
o Hymn 99: A prayer for protection in battle
o Hymn 100: A charm against poison
o Hymn 101: A charm to promote virile vigour
o Hymn 102: A man's love charm
o Hymn 103: A charm to check the approach of a hostile army
o Hymn 104: The same
o Hymn 105: A charm to cure cough
o Hymn 106: A charm to protect a house from fire
o Hymn 107: A charm to protect men and cattle
o Hymn 108: A prayer for wisdom
o Hymn 109: A charm to heal punctured wounds
o Hymn 110: A benediction on a new-born child
o Hymn 111: A charm for insanity
o Hymn 112: A health-charm for man, woman, and son
o Hymn 113: A charm to banish the fiend Grāhi
o Hymn 114: A prayer for pardon of faults and errors in sacrificing
o Hymn 115: A prayer for forgiveness of sins
o Hymn 116: A prayer for pardon of sin against mother, father, son, or brother
o Hymn 117: A prayer for freedom from debt
o Hymn 118: A prayer for pardon of cheating at play
o Hymn 119: A prayer for release from debts incurred without intention of payment
o Hymn 120: A prayer for pardon of sins and felicity hereafter
o Hymn 121: A prayer for happiness in heaven
o Hymn 122: A prayer for happiness in heaven
o Hymn 123: A prayer for happiness in heaven
o Hymn 124: An Omen from the sky
o Hymn 125: Glorification of a war-chariot
o Hymn 126: Glorification of the war drum
o Hymn 127: A charm to banish various diseases
o Hymn 128: A charm for fair weather
o Hymn 129: A charm for success and happiness
o Hymn 130: A woman's love-charm
o Hymn 131: A woman's love-charm
o Hymn 132: The same
o Hymn 133: A glorification of the sacred girdle
o Hymn 134: A priest's prayer for power to punish wrong-doers
o Hymn 135: A priest's fulmination against an enemy
o Hymn 136: A charm to promote the growth of hair
o Hymn 137: A charm to promote the growth of hair
o Hymn 138: A woman's imprecation on her unfaithful lover
o Hymn 139: A woman's love-charm
o Hymn 140: A blessing on a child's first two teeth
o Hymn 141: A blessing on cattle
o Hymn 142: A blessing on cattle
• Book VII
o Hymn 1: Glorification of the power of prayer and to Agni
o Hymn 2: Praise of Atharvan
o Hymn 3: Praise of Agni as the Sun
o Hymn 4: To Vāyu God of the Wind
o Hymn 5: A glorification of sacrifice
o Hymn 6: A prayer to Aditi for help and protection
o Hymn 7: Praise of the Ādityas
o Hymn 8: Godspeed to a departing traveller
o Hymn 9: A prayer to Pūshan for protection and the recovery of lost property
o Hymn 10: A prayer for the favour of Sarasvati
o Hymn 11: A prayer to protect corn from lightning and drought
o Hymn 12: A prayer for influence at deliberative and religious meetings
o Hymn 13: A charm to win superiority over foes and rivals
o Hymn 14: A prayer to Savitar for prosperity
o Hymn 15: A charm to win divine favour and felicity
o Hymn 16: A prayer for prosperity
o Hymn 17: A prayer for wealth and children
o Hymn 18: A prayer for rain
o Hymn 19: A prayer for prosperity
o Hymn 20: A prayer for prosperity and happiness
o Hymn 21: A funeral stanza
o Hymn 22: To Savitar, or Yama invested with Savitar's attributes
o Hymn 23: A charm to banish fiends and troubles
o Hymn 24: A prayer for riches
o Hymn 25: Praise of Vishnu and Varuna
o Hymn 26: Praise of Vishnu
o Hymn 27: A prayer to Ida, Goddess of devotion
o Hymn 28: Praise of the sacrificial utensils
o Hymn 29: To Agni and Vishnu
o Hymn 30: A charm to be used when the eyes are anointed
o Hymn 31: A prayer for the overthrow of enemies
o Hymn 32: A prayer to Agni for long life
o Hymn 33: A prayer for long life, children, and riches
o Hymn 34: A prayer for freedom from sin and the overthrow of enemies
o Hymn 35: A prayer for the prosperity of a King and his kingdom
o Hymn 36: A charm to be pronounced by bride and bridegroom
o Hymn 37: A nuptial charm to be spoken by the bride
o Hymn 38: A maiden's love-charm
o Hymn 39: A sacrificial charm for rain and prosperity
o Hymn 40: A prayer for prosperity
o Hymn 41: A prayer for prosperity
o Hymn 42: A prayer for delivery from sin and sickness
o Hymn 43: A charm against lightning
o Hymn 44: In praise of Indra and Vishnu
o Hymn 45: A charm against jealousy
o Hymn 46: A charm for offspring and prosperity
o Hymn 47: A prayer for wealth and birth of a son
o Hymn 48: A prayer for prosperity and the birth of a son
o Hymn 49: A prayer for children and booty
o Hymn 50: A gambler's prayer for success in gaming
o Hymn 51: A prayer for Brihaspati's and Indra's protection
o Hymn 52: A prayer for peace and concord
o Hymn 53: A charm to recover a sick man at the point of death
o Hymn 54: A charm to obtain knowledge of the Veda
o Hymn 55: A charm to ensure a prosperous journey
o Hymn 56: A charm against poisonous bites and stings
o Hymn 57: A charm for some physical disorder
o Hymn 58: An invitation to Indra and Varuna
o Hymn 59: An imprecation
o Hymn 60: A parting traveller's address to the houses of his village
o Hymn 61: A prayer for sacred knowledge and its fruits
o Hymn 62: A prayer for the overthrow of enemies
o Hymn 63: A prayer for deliverance from affliction
o Hymn 64: A charm to avert an evil omen
o Hymn 65: A charm against imprecation and threatened evils
o Hymn 66: A prayer to Vāk
o Hymn 67: A priest's prayer to the Agnayo Dhishnyāh
o Hymn 68: A prayer for children and prosperity
o Hymn 69: A prayer for prosperity
o Hymn 70: A charm to frustrate an enemy's sacrifice
o Hymn 71: In praise of Agni
o Hymn 72: An invitation to Indra
o Hymn 73: An invitation to the Asvins
o Hymn 74: A charm to cure pustules, sores, or scrofulous swellings (apachitas)
o Hymn 75: A blessing on cows
o Hymn 76: A charm to cure scrofulous pustules and scrofula
o Hymn 77: An incantation against an enemy
o Hymn 78: A charm for a prince's prosperity
o Hymn 79: A hymn to the New Moon
o Hymn 80: A hymn to the Full Moon
o Hymn 81: A hymn to the New Moon
o Hymn 82: In praise of Agni
o Hymn 83: A prayer for deliverance from sin and other evils
o Hymn 84: A prayer for protection
o Hymn 85: A charm to ensure victory in battle
o Hymn 86: The same
o Hymn 87: A prayer to Rudra as Agni
o Hymn 88: A charm to cure a snake-bite
o Hymn 89: A prayer for purification and prosperity
o Hymn 90: A charm against a rival in love
o Hymn 91: A Prayer for protection
o Hymn 92: A Prayer for protection
o Hymn 93: A prayer for success in battle
o Hymn 94: A charm to ensure the obedience of subjects
o Hymn 95: An incantation against an undetected thief
o Hymn 96: An incantation against an undetected thief
o Hymn 97: Sacrificial formulas
o Hymn 98: Anointing the sacred grass
o Hymn 99: The preparation of the altar
o Hymn 100: A charm against nightmare
o Hymn 101: The same
o Hymn 102: A charm to obtain pardon for an indecent act
o Hymn 103: The cry of an unemployed priest
o Hymn 104: A prayer for prosperity
o Hymn 105: An initiation formula
o Hymn 106: A prayer for pardon of sin
o Hymn 107: A charm against Cough
o Hymn 108: A prayer for protection
o Hymn 109: A prayer for success in gambling
o Hymn 110: A prayer for success in battle
o Hymn 111: A prayer for offspring
o Hymn 112: A prayer for protection and freedom from sin
o Hymn 113: A woman's incantation against a rival
o Hymn 114: A woman's incantation against a rival
o Hymn 115: A charm against Misfortune
o Hymn 116: A charm against Fever
o Hymn 117: A charm to ensure prosperity
o Hymn 118: A benediction on a warrior
• Book VIII
o Hymn 1: A charm to recover a dying man
o Hymn 2: The same
o Hymn 3: A prayer for the destruction of demons
o Hymn 4: Imprecations on demons
o Hymn 5: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet
o Hymn 6: A charm to exercise evil spirits who beset women
o Hymn 7: A charm to restore a sick man to health
o Hymn 8: Imprecations directed against a hostile army
o Hymn 9: An enunciation of cosmogonical, ritual, and metrical doctrine
o Hymn 10: A glorification of the mystical abstraction Virāj
• Book IX
o Hymn 1: A glorification of the Asvins' whip and a prayer for blessings
o Hymn 2: A glorification of Kāma as God of desire of all that is good
o Hymn 3: On the consecration of a newly built house
o Hymn 4: A glorification of the typical sacrificial bull
o Hymn 5: A glorification of a sacrificial goat
o Hymn 6: A glorification of hospitable reception of guests
o Hymn 7: A glorification of the typically bull and cow
o Hymn 8: A charm for the cure of various diseases connected with Consumption
o Hymn 9: Enunciation of mystico-theological and cosmological doctrine
o Hymn 10: Continuation of Hymn 9
• Book X
o Hymn 1: A charm against witchcraft
o Hymn 2: Purusha, Primeval Man or humanity personified
o Hymn 3: A charm to secure long life, health, prosperity and fame
o Hymn 4: A charm to destroy venomous serpents
o Hymn 4: A charm to overthrow a rival and gain strength, dignity, long life, children, and general prosperity
o Hymn 6: The glorification of an all-powerful amulet
o Hymn 7: Skambha, the Pillar or Fulcrum of all existence
o Hymn 8: Speculations on the Supreme Being and Cosmogonical and theological subjects
o Hymn 9: The Sataudanā or Hundredfold Oblation
o Hymn 10: A glorification of the sacred Cow as representing the radiant heavens
• Book XI
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o Hymn 1: An accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of a Brahmaudana
o Hymn 2: Prayer and praise to Bhava, Sarva and Rudra
o Hymn 3: A glorification of the Odana or oblation of boiled rice
o Hymn 4: A glorification of Prāna, Breath or Vital Spirit
o Hymn 5: A glorification of the Brahmachgri or religious student
o Hymn 6: A prayer to all Divinities and Sanctities for deliverance from distress
o Hymn 7: A glorification of the Uchchhishta or Residue of Sacrifice
o Hymn 8: On the origin of some Gods and the creation of man
o Hymn 9: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army
o Hymn 10: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army
• Book XII
o Hymn 1: A hymn of prayer and praise to Prithivī or deified Earth
o Hymn 2: A funeral hymn, and deprecation of Agni the Consumer of corpses
o Hymn 3: An accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of sacrificial offerings by a householder and his wife, with prayer for prosperity and happiness on earth and in heaven
o Hymn 4: On the duty of giving cows to Brāhmans, and the sin and danger of withholding the gift
o Hymn 5: On the duty of giving cows to Brāhmans, and the sin and danger of withholding the gift
• Book XIII
o Hymn 1: The glorification of Rohita, a form of Fire and of the Sun
o Hymn 2: The glorification of the Sun as Āditya, Sūrya and Rohita
o Hymn 3: A glorification of Rohita. with a malediction on the man who wrongs a Brāhman
o Hymn 4: A glorification of the Sun as the only Deity
• Book XIV
o Hymn 1: On the Bridal of Sūryā, marriage ceremonies in general
o Hymn 2: On the Bridal of Sūryā, marriage ceremonies in general, continued
• Book XV
o Hymn 1: The hyperbolical glorification of the Vrātya or Aryan Non-conformist
o Hymn 2: The same, continued
o Hymn 3
o Hymn 4
o Hymn 5
o Hymn 6
o Hymn 7
o Hymn 8
o Hymn 9
o Hymn 10
o Hymn 11
o Hymn 12
o Hymn 13
o Hymn 14
o Hymn 15
o Hymn 16
o Hymn 17
o Hymn 18
• Book XVI
o Hymn 1: On the preparation and use of holy water, with, a prayer for purification and freedom from sin
o Hymn 2: A charm to secure various blessings
o Hymn 3: A charm to secure power and long life
o Hymn 4: A charm to secure long life and success
o Hymn 5: A charm against evil dreams
o Hymn 6: A charm to avert evil dreams, and to transfer them to an enemy
o Hymn 7: An imprecation on an enemy
o Hymn 8: An imprecation on an enemy
o Hymn 9: A charm to secure wealth and felicity
• Book XVII
o Hymn 1: 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 XVIII
o Hymn 1: An accompaniment to funeral ceremonies and sacrificial offerings to ancestral spirits
o Hymn 2: A funeral hymn, taken mainly from the Rigveda
o Hymn 3: A funeral hymn, taken partly from the Rigveda
o Hymn 4: A funeral hymn, composed partly of verses from the Rigveda
• Book XIX
o Hymn 1: An accompaniment to the offering of a Mixt Oblation
o Hymn 2: A hymn to all waters
o Hymn 3: A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity
o Hymn 4: A prayer, accompanying sacrifice, for the attainment of a wish
o Hymn 5: A prayer for riches
o Hymn 6: The purusha-Sūkta, on the mystical Sacrifice of Purusha
o Hymn 7: A Prayer to the Lunar Mansions and other Powers for protection and prosperity
o Hymn 8: A hymn to the Sun and various heavenly bodies for protection and prosperity
o Hymn 9: A prayer for general protection and prosperity
o Hymn 10: A prayer for the same
o Hymn 11: A continuation of Hymn 10
o Hymn 12: A prayer to Ushas or Dawn for wealth and long life
o Hymn 13: A prayer for aid and victory in battle
o Hymn 14: A hymn after victory
o Hymn 15: A prayer for peace and security
o Hymn 16: A prayer for security from danger
o Hymn 17: A prayer for protection from dangers in all directions
o Hymn 18: A prayer for security and peace on all sides
o Hymn 19: A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods
o Hymn 20: A prayer for protection from death and misfortune
o Hymn 21: A single line giving the names of the chief Vedic metres
o Hymn 22: A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-veda, to the Rishis, and to Brahma
o Hymn 23: A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-vada classed according to the number of verses which their hymns contain
o Hymn 24: A benediction on a newly elected King
o Hymn 25: A charm to be used when a young ox is first yoked
o Hymn 26: A hymn accompanying investiture with an amulet of gold
o Hymn 27: A benedictory hymn
o Hymn 28: A charm for the destruction of enemies
o Hymn 29: A charm for the destruction of enemies, continued from 28
o Hymn 30: A protective charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of Darbha grass
o Hymn 31: A charm to ensure general prosperity, accompanying self-investiture with an amulet of Udumbara
o Hymn 32: A charm, with an amulet of Darbha grass, to subdue enemies and win the affection of others
o Hymn 33: A protective and benedictive charm
o Hymn 34: A protective charm addressed to the panacea called A Jangida
o Hymn 35: A similar charm addressed to the same
o Hymn 36: A charm against disease and evil spirits
o Hymn 37: A charm to secure long life and dominion to a prince
o Hymn 38: A protective charm
o Hymn 39: A protective charm
o Hymn 40: A prayer for pardon of error in sacrifice, and for wisdom, strength, and life
o Hymn 41: A benediction on a newly elected king
o Hymn 42: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
o Hymn 43: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
o Hymn 44: A curative and protective charm
o Hymn 45: A curative and protective charm
o Hymn 46: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet that ensures safety and victory
o Hymn 47: A hymn to Night for protection from fiends, robbers, snakes and wolves
o Hymn 48: A hymn to Night for protection
o Hymn 49: A hymn of Praise and prayer to Night
o Hymn 50: A hymn to Night for protection and prosperity
o Hymn 51: A sacrificial formula
o Hymn 52: A hymn to Kāma or Desire
o Hymn 53: A hymn to Kāma or Time
o Hymn 54: A hymn to Kāla; a continuation of the preceding hymn
o Hymn 55: A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity
o Hymn 56: A hymn to Sleep
o Hymn 57: A charm against evil dreams
o Hymn 58: A prayer for prosperity, accompanying a sacrifice
o Hymn 59: An expiatory hymn accompanying sacrifice
o Hymn 60: A prayer for perfect bodily and mental health and vigour
o Hymn 61: A prayer for long life prosperity and final happiness in heaven
o Hymn 62: A prayer for the love of Gods and men
o Hymn 63: A prayer, with sacrifice, for long life and prosperity
o Hymn 64: A prayer to Agni for children, long life, and various blessings
o Hymn 65: A hymn to Agni identified with the Sun
o Hymn 66: A hymn to Agni as the Sun
o Hymn 67: A prayer for long life
o Hymn 68: A preliminary sacrificial formula
o Hymn 69: A prayer or charm for long life
o Hymn 70: A charm for long life
o Hymn 71: A hymn, accompanying libations, for wealth and prosperity
o Hymn 72: A sacrificial formula
• Book XX
o Hymn 1
o Hymn 2
o Hymn 3
o Hymn 4
o Hymn 5
o Hymn 6
o Hymn 7
o Hymn 8
o Hymn 9
o Hymn 10
o Hymn 11
o Hymn 12
o Hymn 13
o Hymn 14
o Hymn 15
o Hymn 16
o Hymn 17
o Hymn 18
o Hymn 19
o Hymn 20
o Hymn 21
o Hymn 22
o Hymn 23
o Hymn 24
o Hymn 25
o Hymn 26
o Hymn 27
o Hymn 28
o Hymn 29
o Hymn 30
o Hymn 31
o Hymn 32
o Hymn 33
o Hymn 34
o Hymn 35
o Hymn 36
o Hymn 37
o Hymn 38
o Hymn 39
o Hymn 40
o Hymn 41
o Hymn 42
o Hymn 43
o Hymn 44
o Hymn 45
o Hymn 46
o Hymn 47
o Hymn 48
o Hymn 49
o Hymn 50
o Hymn 51
o Hymn 52
o Hymn 53
o Hymn 54
o Hymn 55
o Hymn 56
o Hymn 57
o Hymn 58
o Hymn 59
o Hymn 60
o Hymn 61
o Hymn 62
o Hymn 63
o Hymn 64
o Hymn 65
o Hymn 66
o Hymn 67
o Hymn 68
o Hymn 69
o Hymn 70
o Hymn 71
o Hymn 72
o Hymn 73
o Hymn 74
o Hymn 75
o Hymn 76
o Hymn 77
o Hymn 78
o Hymn 79
o Hymn 80
o Hymn 81
o Hymn 82
o Hymn 83
o Hymn 84
o Hymn 85
o Hymn 86
o Hymn 87
o Hymn 88
o Hymn 89
o Hymn 90
o Hymn 91
o Hymn 92
o Hymn 93
o Hymn 94
o Hymn 95
o Hymn 96
o Hymn 97
o Hymn 98
o Hymn 99
o Hymn 100
o Hymn 101
o Hymn 102
o Hymn 103
o Hymn 104
o Hymn 105
o Hymn 106
o Hymn 107
o Hymn 108
o Hymn 109
o Hymn 110
o Hymn 111
o Hymn 112
o Hymn 113
o Hymn 114
o Hymn 115
o Hymn 116
o Hymn 117
o Hymn 118
o Hymn 119
o Hymn 120
o Hymn 121
o Hymn 122
o Hymn 123
o Hymn 124
o Hymn 125
o Hymn 126
o Hymn 127: A hymn in praise of the good Government of King Kaurama
o Hymn 128: Sacrificial formulas
o Hymn 129
o Hymn 130
o Hymn 131
o Hymn 132
o Hymn 133: The Enigmatical Verses
o Hymn 134: The Ajijnasenya Verses
o Hymn 135: Verses called Frustration, Abuse, the Gods' Offering, and Dazzling Power
o Hymn 136: Erotica
o Hymn 137: A composite hymn in praise of Indra
o Hymn 138: In praise of Indra
o Hymn 139: A hymn to the Asvins
o Hymn 140: Continuation of the preceding hymn to the Asvins
o Hymn 141: Hymn to the Asvins
o Hymn 142: Hymn to Dawn and the Asvins
o Hymn 143: Hymn to the Asvins