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Book 4. Book 4

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The Hymns Of The Atharvaveda


Book Iv

Tr. By Ralph T.h. Griffith

[1895-6]


Hymn 1: Cosmogonical and mystico-theological doctrine

Hymn 2: To the unknown God

Hymn 3: A Charm against tigers, wolves, thieves and other noxious creatures

Hymn 4: A charm to restore virile power

Hymn 5: A lover's sleep-charm

Hymn 6: A charm to make a poisoned arrow harmless

Hymn 7: A charm to make a poisonous plant innocuous

Hymn 8: A benediction at the consecration of a King

Hymn 9: A charm addressed to a precious ointment for safety and wealth

Hymn 10: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of shell

Hymn 11: A glorification of the sacrificial gharma or milk caldron

Hymn 12: A charm to mend a broken bone

Hymn 13: A charm to restore a sick man to health

Hymn 14: Accompanying the sacrifice of a he-goat

Hymn 15: A charm to hasten the coming of the rains

Hymn 16: On the omnipresence and omniscience of Varuna

Hymn 17: A charm to secure freedom from various evils

Hymn 18: A counter-charm against the incantations of enemies

Hymn 19: A counter-charm and charm to secure general protection.

Hymn 20: A charm for the acquisition of superhuman powers of sight

Hymn 21: Glorification and benediction of cows

Hymn 22: A benediction on a newly consecrated king

Hymn 23: Magnification of Agni and prayer for his protection

Hymn 24: A hymn of prayer and praise to Indra

Hymn 25: A hymn of prayer and praise to Vyu and Savitar

Hymn 26: A hymn to Heaven and Earth

Hymn 27: A hymn to the Maruts

Hymn 28: A hymn to Bhava and Sarva

Hymn 29: A hymn to Mitra-Varuna

Hymn 30: A glorification of vk or speech

Hymn 31: A hymn to Manyu or Wrath

Hymn 32: A hymn to Manyu

Hymn 33: A prayer to Agni for protection and prosperity

Hymn 34: Glorification of the Vishtri sacrifice

Hymn 35: Magnification of the Odana or oblation of milk and rice

Hymn 36: A charm against fiends, human enemies, and other pests

Hymn 37: A charm against Gandharvas and Apsarases

Hymn 38: A charm for success in gambling

Hymn 39: A prayer to various deities for health, wealth, and prosperity

Hymn 40: A charm against rival worshippers
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