Book 2. Book 2

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The Hymns Of The Atharvaveda


Book Ii

Tr. By Ralph T.h. Griffith

[1895-6]


Hymn 1: Glorification of the prime cause of all things

Hymn 2: A charm to ensure success in gambling

Hymn 3: A water-cure charm

Hymn 4: A charm to ensure health and prosperity by wearing an amulet

Hymn 5: Invitation to, and praise of Indra

Hymn 6: A prayer to Agni for protection

Hymn 7: A counter-charm against imprecation and malignity

Hymn 8: A charm against hereditary disease (kshetriya)

Hymn 9: A charm to cure dangerous disease

Hymn 10: Absolution and benediction

Hymn 11: Counter-charm, with an amulet, against an enemy's spell

Hymn 12: A prayer for vengeance on a malicious rival worshipper

Hymn 13: A youth's Investiture ceremony (godnam)

Hymn 14: A charm to banish vermin and noxious creatures

Hymn 15: A prayer for general protection

Hymn 16: A charm against fear

Hymn 17: A prayer to an amulet for health and strength

Hymn 18: A charm against enemies, goblins, and other evil creatures

Hymn 19: A prayer to Agni for aid against an enemy

Hymn 24: A charm against the magic arts of fiends

Hymn 25: A charm against fiends who cause abortion

Hymn 26: A benediction on homeward coming cattle

Hymn 27: A charm against an opponent in debate

Hymn 28: A prayer for a boy's long and happy life

Hymn 29: A benediction on a sick man

Hymn 30: A man's love-charm

Hymn 31: A charm against all sorts of worms

Hymn 32: A charm against worms or bots in cows

Hymn 33

Hymn 34: A prayer accompanying an animal sacrifice

Hymn 35: Expiation for an imperfectly performed sacrifice

Hymn 36: A charm to secure a husband for a marriageable girl