Atharva Veda

The Hymns of the Atharvaveda

Translation by Ralph T.H. Griffith

BOOK I

HYMN IX

Benediction on a King at his inauguration

1          May Indra, Pūshan, Varuria, Mitra, Agni, benignant Gods,
            maintain this man in riches.
            May the Ādityas and the Vive Devas set and support him in
            supremest luster

2          May light, O Gods, be under his dominion, Agni, the Sun, all;
             that is bright and golden.
            Prostrate beneath our feet his foes and rivals. Uplift him to the.
             loftiest cope of heaven.

3          Through that most mighty prayer, O Jātavedas, wherewith thou.
            broughtest milk to strengthen Indra,
            Even therewith exalt this man, O Agni, and give him highest rank
            among his kinsmen.

4          I have assumed their sacrifice, O Agni, their hopes, their glory,
            and their riches' fulness.
            Prostrate beneath our feet his foes and rivals. Uplift him to the-
            loftiest cope of heaven.

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