Book 15. Hymn 16

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"Hymns of the Atharva Veda", by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1895],

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Hymn Xvi

1His first downward breath is the time of Full Moon.

2His second downward breath is the eighth day after Full Moon.

3His third downward breath is the night of New Moon.

4His fourth downward breath is Faith.

5His fifth downward breath is Consecration.

6His sixth downward breath is Sacrifice.

7His seventh downward breath are these sacrificial fees.