Book 15. Hymn 15

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

p. 160

Hymn Xv

1Of that Vrtya.

2There are seven vital airs, seven downward breaths, seven diff-

used breaths.

3His first vital breath, called Upward, is this Agni.

4His second vital breath, called Mature, is that ditya.

5His third vital breath, called Approached, is that Moon.

6His fourth vital breath, called Pervading is this Pavamna.

7His fifth vital breath, called Source, are these Waters.

8His sixth vital breath, called Dear, are these domestic animals.

9His seventh vital breath, called Unlimited, are these creatures.