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Atharva Veda: Page Index
Hymn 1: A prayer to Vāchaspati for divine illumination and help.
page a1Hymn 2: A charm against dysentery
page a2Hymn 3: A charm against constipation and suppression of urine
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Hymn 4: To the waters, for the prosperity of cattle
page a5Hymn 5: To the waters, for strength and power
page a6Hymn 6: To the waters, for health and wealth
page a7Hymn 7: To Indra and Agni, for the detection and destruction of evil spirits
page a8Hymn 8: To Indra, Brihaspati, Soma and Agni, for the destruction of sorcerers
page a9Hymn 9: Benediction on a King at his inauguration
page a10Hymn 10: Absolution of a sinner after intercession with Varuna
page a11Hymn 11: A charm to be used at child-birth
page a12Hymn 13: A prayer to Lightning, for happiness
page a13Hymn 14: A woman's incantation against a rival
page a14Hymn 15: A prayer for the prosperity of an institutor of sacrifice
page a15Hymn 16: A prayer and charm against demons
page a16Hymn 17: A charm to be used at venesection
page a17Hymn 18: A charm to avert evil spirits of misfortune and to secure prosperity
page a18Hymn 19: A prayer for protection from arrows and for the punishment of enemies
page a19Hymn 21: A prayer to Indra for protection
page a20Hymn 22: A charm against jaundice
page a21Hymn 23: A charm against leprosy
page a22Hymn 24: A charm against leprosy
page a23Hymn 25: A prayer to fever, as a charm against his attacks
page a24Hymn 26: A charm to obtain invisibility
page a25Hymn 28: A prayer to Agni for the destruction of evil spirits
page a26Hymn 29: A charm to secure the supremacy of a dethroned King
page a27Hymn 30: A benediction on a King at his consecration
page a28Hymn 32: In praise of Heaven and Earth
page a29Hymn 33: To the Waters, for health and happiness
page a30Hymn 34: A young man's love-charm
page a31Hymn 35: A charm to ensure long life and glory to the wearer of an amulet
page a32Hymn 1: Glorification of the prime cause of all things
page a33Hymn 2: A charm to ensure success in gambling
page a34Hymn 3: A water-cure charm
page a35Hymn 4: A charm to ensure health and prosperity by wearing an amulet
page a36Hymn 5: Invitation to, and praise of Indra
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Hymn 6: A prayer to Agni for protection
page a39Hymn 7: A counter-charm against imprecation and malignity
page a40Hymn 9: A charm to cure dangerous disease
page a41Hymn 10: Absolution and benediction
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Hymn 11: Counter-charm, with an amulet, against an enemy's spell
page a44Hymn 12: A prayer for vengeance on a malicious rival worshipper
page a45Hymn 13: A youth's Investiture ceremony (godānam)
page a46Hymn 14: A charm to banish vermin and noxious creatures
page a47Hymn 15: A prayer for general protection
page a48Hymn 16: A charm against fear
page a49Hymn 18: A charm against enemies, goblins, and other evil creatures
page a50Hymn 24: A charm against the magic arts of fiends
page a51Hymn 25: A charm against fiends who cause abortion
page a52Hymn 26: A benediction on homeward coming cattle
page a53Hymn 27: A charm against an opponent in debate
page a54Hymn 28: A prayer for a boy's long and happy life
page a55Hymn 29: A benediction on a sick man
page a56Hymn 30: A man's love-charm
page a57Hymn 31: A charm against all sorts of worms
page a58Hymn 32: A charm against worms or bots in cows
page a59Hymn 33
page a60Hymn 34: A prayer accompanying an animal sacrifice
page a61Hymn 35: Expiation for an imperfectly performed sacrifice
page a62Hymn 36: A charm to secure a husband for a marriageable girl
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Hymn 1: A prayer or charm for the defeat and destruction of enemies in battle
page a66Hymn 2: A rifaccimento or recension of I
page a67Hymn 3: A charm for the restoration of an expelled king
page a68Hymn 4: A benediction at the election of a king
page a69Hymn 5: A King's address to an amulet which is to strengthen his authority
page a70Hymn 6: Address to an amulet which is to secure the defeat of the wearer's enemies
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Hymn 7: A charm with an amulet of buck horn to drive away hereditary disease
page a73Hymn 8: A charm to secure the submission, love, and fidelity of kinsmen
page a74Hymn 9: A charm against rheumatism (vishkondha)
page a75Hymn 10: A new year prayer
page a76Hymn 11: A charm for the recovery of a dangerously sick man
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Hymn 12: A benediction on a newly built house
page a79Hymn 13: A benediction on a newly cut water channel
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Hymn 14: A benediction on a cattle pen
page a82Hymn 15: A merchant's prayer for success in his business
page a83Hymn 16: A Rishi's morning prayer
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Hymn 17: A farmer's song and prayer to speed the plough
page a86Hymn 18: A jealous wife's incantation against a rival
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Hymn 19: A glorification of the office of a king's household priest
page a89Hymn 20: A prayer for riches and general prosperity
page a90Hymn 21: In honour of fire in all shapes, to appease Agni of the funeral pile and to quench the flames of cremation
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Hymn 22: The taming and training of an elephant for a king to ride on
page a93Hymn 23: A charm to remove a woman's sterility, and to assure the birth of boys
page a94Hymn 24: A song of harvest
page a95Hymn 25: A man's love-charm
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Hymn 27: A charm consigning an enemy to the serpents for punishment
page a98Hymn 28: A charm to change the ill-omened birth of twin calves into a blessing
page a99Hymn 29: On the means to obtain immunity from taxation in the next world
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Hymn 30: A prayer or charm to secure love and concord in a family
page a102Hymn 31: A charm for the recovery of one dangerously ill
page a103Hymn 1: Cosmogonical and mystico-theological doctrine
page a104Hymn 2: To the unknown God
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Hymn 3: A Charm against tigers, wolves, thieves and other noxious creatures
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Hymn 5: A lover's sleep-charm
page a109Hymn 6: A charm to make a poisoned arrow harmless
page a110Hymn 7: A charm to make a poisonous plant innocuous
page a111Hymn 8: A benediction at the consecration of a King
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Hymn 9: A charm addressed to a precious ointment for safety and wealth
page a114Hymn 10: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of shell
page a115Hymn 11: A glorification of the sacrificial gharma or milk caldron
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Hymn 12: A charm to mend a broken bone
page a118Hymn 13: A charm to restore a sick man to health
page a119Hymn 14: Accompanying the sacrifice of a he-goat
page a120Hymn 15: A charm to hasten the coming of the rains
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Hymn 16: On the omnipresence and omniscience of Varuna
page a124Hymn 17: A charm to secure freedom from various evils
page a125Hymn 18: A counter-charm against the incantations of enemies
page a126Hymn 19: A counter-charm and charm to secure general protection.
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Hymn 20: A charm for the acquisition of superhuman powers of sight
page a129Hymn 21: Glorification and benediction of cows
page a130Hymn 22: A benediction on a newly consecrated king
page a131Hymn 23: Magnification of Agni and prayer for his protection
page a132Hymn 24: A hymn of prayer and praise to Indra
page a133Hymn 25: A hymn of prayer and praise to Vāyu and Savitar
page a134Hymn 26: A hymn to Heaven and Earth
page a135Hymn 27: A hymn to the Maruts
page a136Hymn 28: A hymn to Bhava and Sarva
page a137Hymn 29: A hymn to Mitra-Varuna
page a138Hymn 30: A glorification of vāk or speech
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Hymn 31: A hymn to Manyu or Wrath
page a141Hymn 32: A hymn to Manyu
page a142Hymn 34: Glorification of the Vishtāri sacrifice
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Hymn 35: Magnification of the Odana or oblation of milk and rice
page a145Hymn 36: A charm against fiends, human enemies, and other pests
page a146Hymn 37: A charm against Gandharvas and Apsarases
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Hymn 38: A charm for success in gambling
page a149Hymn 39: A prayer to various deities for health, wealth, and prosperity
page a150Hymn 40: A charm against rival worshippers
page a151Hymn 1: A glorification of Trita and Varuna
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Hymn 2: A glorification of Indra
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Hymn 3: A prayer to Agni, Indra, and other deities for victory and prosperity
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Hymn 4: A charm against fever and other ailments
page a159Hymn 5: A charm to mend a broken bone
page a160Hymn 6: A prayer for protection and prosperity
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Hymn 7: A charm to deprecate Arāti or Malignity
page a163Hymn 8: A charm for the discomfiture and destruction of hostile priests
page a164Hymn 9: A prayer to Heaven and Earth for protection and assistance
page a165Hymn 10: A prayer to the presiding deities of the four quarters for protection
page a166Hymn 11: A dialogue between Atharvan and Varuna
page a167Hymn 12: An Apri or propitiatory hymn
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Hymn 13: A charm against snakes
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Hymn 14: A charm against witchcraft
page a172Hymn 15: A charm for general prosperity
page a173Hymn 17: The abduction and restoration of a Brāhman's wife
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Hymn 18: The wickedness of oppressing and robbing Brāhmans
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Hymn 19: The wickedness of robbing or insulting Brāhmans
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Hymn 20: A hymn to the War-drum to secure victory
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Hymn 21: A hymn to the War-drum and various deities for victory
page a182Hymn 22: A charm against fever
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Hymn 23: A charm against parasitic worms
page a185Hymn 24: A priest's prayer for protection and assistance
page a186Hymn 25: A charm to facilitate conception
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Hymn 26: A hymn of invitation to the gods
page a189Hymn 27: An Apri or Propitiatory hymn
page a190Hymn 28: A charm to ensure general protection and prosperity
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Hymn 29: A charm for the destruction of malignant goblins
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Hymn 30: A charm to restore life and health
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Hymn 31: A counter-charm against the incantations of an enemy
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Hymn 1: In praise of Savitar
page a199Hymn 3: A prayer to various deities for protection and prosperity
page a200Hymn 5: A prayer to Agni and Indra for the well being of a princely patron
page a201Hymn 7: A prayer to Soma and other gods for help and protection
page a202Hymn 10: A thanksgiving for life, hearing, and sight
page a203Hymn 12: A charm against venomous serpents
page a204Hymn 14: A charm against consumption
page a205Hymn 16: A medical charm
page a206Hymn 17: A charm to ensure conception
page a207Hymn 19: A prayer for purification
page a208Hymn 22: To the Maruts or Storm-Gods
page a209Hymn 24: To the Rivers
page a210Hymn 26: To Affliction
page a211Hymn 28: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove
page a212Hymn 29: A charm to avert misfortune foreshown by the coming of a dove and an owl
page a213Hymn 31: To Sūrya the Sun-God
page a214Hymn 33: A prayer to Indra for riches
page a215Hymn 36: In praise of Agni Vaisvānara
page a216Hymn 38: A prayer for surpassing strength and energy
page a217Hymn 40: A prayer for peace and security
page a218Hymn 43: The same
page a219Hymn 45: A prayer for preservation from mental sin and evil promptings
page a220Hymn 47: To accompany the three daily libations
page a221Hymn 49: In praise of Agni
page a222Hymn 50: A charm for the destruction of vermin
page a223Hymn 51: A prayer for purification and forgiveness of sins
page a224Hymn 53: A prayer for recovery and preservation of health and security
page a225Hymn 56: A charm against snakes
page a226Hymn 58: A priest's prayer for power and glory
page a227Hymn 60: The wooing of a bride
page a228Hymn 62: A prayer for purification and riches
page a229Hymn 64: To promote unanimity in an assembly
page a230Hymn 66: A charm for the destruction and plunder of enemies
page a231Hymn 68: A charm to accompany the shaving of the beard
page a232Hymn 71: A priest's benediction after meat
page a233Hymn 74: A King's charm to secure the fidelity of his people
page a234Hymn 76: A benediction on a new-born Kshatriya child
page a235Hymn 78: A nuptial benediction
page a236Hymn 80: A prayer for help and protection
page a237Hymn 82: A charm to win a bride
page a238Hymn 84: A charm to accompany the symbolical loosing of sacrificial victims
page a239Hymn 85: A charm against Consumption
page a240Hymn 88: A benediction addressed to a newly elected King
page a241Hymn 90: A charm to cure a poisoned man
page a242Hymn 92: A charm to strengthen and inspirit a war-horse
page a243Hymn 94: A charm to reconcile a King's discontented people
page a244Hymn 96: A prayer for deliverance from sin and sorrow
page a245Hymn 98: Praise of Indra
page a246Hymn 100: A charm against poison
page a247Hymn 103: A charm to check the approach of a hostile army
page a248Hymn 105: A charm to cure cough
page a249Hymn 107: A charm to protect men and cattle
page a250Hymn 109: A charm to heal punctured wounds
page a251Hymn 111: A charm for insanity
page a252Hymn 113: A charm to banish the fiend Grāhi
page a253Hymn 115: A prayer for forgiveness of sins
page a254Hymn 117: A prayer for freedom from debt
page a255Hymn 119: A prayer for release from debts incurred without intention of payment
page a256Hymn 121: A prayer for happiness in heaven
page a257Hymn 122: A prayer for happiness in heaven
page a258Hymn 123: A prayer for happiness in heaven
page a259Hymn 126: Glorification of the war drum
page a260Hymn 128: A charm for fair weather
page a261Hymn 129: A charm for success and happiness
page a262Hymn 131: A woman's love-charm
page a263Hymn 133: A glorification of the sacred girdle
page a264Hymn 134: A priest's prayer for power to punish wrong-doers
page a265Hymn 137: A charm to promote the growth of hair
page a266Hymn 139: A woman's love-charm
page a267Hymn 140: A blessing on a child's first two teeth
page a268Hymn 142: A blessing on cattle
page a269Hymn 1: Glorification of the power of prayer and to Agni
page a270Hymn 3: Praise of Agni as the Sun
page a271Hymn 5: A glorification of sacrifice
page a272Hymn 6: A prayer to Aditi for help and protection
page a273Hymn 8: Godspeed to a departing traveller
page a274Hymn 11: A prayer to protect corn from lightning and drought
page a275Hymn 13: A charm to win superiority over foes and rivals
page a276Hymn 15: A charm to win divine favour and felicity
page a277Hymn 18: A prayer for rain
page a278Hymn 20: A prayer for prosperity and happiness
page a279Hymn 23: A charm to banish fiends and troubles
page a280Hymn 26: Praise of Vishnu
page a281Hymn 27: A prayer to Ida, Goddess of devotion
page a282Hymn 31: A prayer for the overthrow of enemies
page a283Hymn 35: A prayer for the prosperity of a King and his kingdom
page a284Hymn 38: A maiden's love-charm
page a285Hymn 40: A prayer for prosperity
page a286Hymn 42: A prayer for delivery from sin and sickness
page a287Hymn 45: A charm against jealousy
page a288Hymn 48: A prayer for prosperity and the birth of a son
page a289Hymn 50: A gambler's prayer for success in gaming
page a290Hymn 51: A prayer for Brihaspati's and Indra's protection
page a291Hymn 53: A charm to recover a sick man at the point of death
page a292Hymn 55: A charm to ensure a prosperous journey
page a293Hymn 56: A charm against poisonous bites and stings
page a294Hymn 58: An invitation to Indra and Varuna
page a295Hymn 60: A parting traveller's address to the houses of his village
page a296Hymn 62: A prayer for the overthrow of enemies
page a297Hymn 65: A charm against imprecation and threatened evils
page a298Hymn 68: A prayer for children and prosperity
page a299Hymn 70: A charm to frustrate an enemy's sacrifice
page a300Hymn 73: An invitation to the Asvins
page a301Hymn 74: A charm to cure pustules, sores, or scrofulous swellings (apachitas)
page a302Hymn 75: A blessing on cows
page a303Hymn 77: An incantation against an enemy
page a304Hymn 78: A charm for a prince's prosperity
page a305Hymn 80: A hymn to the Full Moon
page a306Hymn 81: A hymn to the New Moon
page a307Hymn 82: In praise of Agni
page a308Hymn 84: A prayer for protection
page a309Hymn 86: The same
page a310Hymn 89: A prayer for purification and prosperity
page a311Hymn 92: A Prayer for protection
page a312Hymn 96: An incantation against an undetected thief
page a313Hymn 97: Sacrificial formulas
page a314Hymn 100: A charm against nightmare
page a315Hymn 104: A prayer for prosperity
page a316Hymn 108: A prayer for protection
page a317Hymn 109: A prayer for success in gambling
page a318Hymn 112: A prayer for protection and freedom from sin
page a319Hymn 114: A woman's incantation against a rival
page a320Hymn 116: A charm against Fever
page a321Hymn 1: A charm to recover a dying man
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Hymn 2: The same
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Hymn 3: A prayer for the destruction of demons
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Hymn 4: Imprecations on demons
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Hymn 5: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet
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Hymn 6: A charm to exercise evil spirits who beset women
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Hymn 7: A charm to restore a sick man to health
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Hymn 8: Imprecations directed against a hostile army
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Hymn 9: An enunciation of cosmogonical, ritual, and metrical doctrine
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Hymn 10: A glorification of the mystical abstraction Virāj
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Hymn 1: A glorification of the Asvins' whip and a prayer for blessings
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Hymn 2: A glorification of Kāma as God of desire of all that is good
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Hymn 3: On the consecration of a newly built house
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Hymn 4: A glorification of the typical sacrificial bull
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Hymn 5: A glorification of a sacrificial goat
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Hymn 6: A glorification of hospitable reception of guests
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Hymn 7: A glorification of the typically bull and cow
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Hymn 8: A charm for the cure of various diseases connected with Consumption
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Hymn 9: Enunciation of mystico-theological and cosmological doctrine
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Hymn 10: Continuation of Hymn 9
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Hymn 1: A charm against witchcraft
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Hymn 2: Purusha, Primeval Man or humanity personified
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Hymn 3: A charm to secure long life, health, prosperity and fame
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Hymn 4: A charm to destroy venomous serpents
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Hymn 4: A charm to overthrow a rival and gain strength, dignity, long life, children, and general prosperity
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Hymn 6: The glorification of an all-powerful amulet
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Hymn 7: Skambha, the Pillar or Fulcrum of all existence
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Hymn 8: Speculations on the Supreme Being and Cosmogonical and theological subjects
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Hymn 9: The Sataudanā or Hundredfold Oblation
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Hymn 10: A glorification of the sacred Cow as representing the radiant heavens
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Hymn 1: An accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of a Brahmaudana
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Hymn 2: Prayer and praise to Bhava, Sarva and Rudra
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Hymn 3: A glorification of the Odana or oblation of boiled rice
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Hymn 4: A glorification of Prāna, Breath or Vital Spirit
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Hymn 5: A glorification of the Brahmachgri or religious student
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Hymn 6: A prayer to all Divinities and Sanctities for deliverance from distress
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Hymn 7: A glorification of the Uchchhishta or Residue of Sacrifice
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Hymn 8: On the origin of some Gods and the creation of man
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Hymn 9: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army
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Hymn 10: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army
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Hymn 1: A hymn of prayer and praise to Prithivī or deified Earth
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Hymn 2: A funeral hymn, and deprecation of Agni the Consumer of corpses
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Hymn 3: An accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of sacrificial offerings by a householder and his wife, with prayer for prosperity and happiness on earth and in heaven
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Hymn 4: On the duty of giving cows to Brāhmans, and the sin and danger of withholding the gift
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Hymn 5: On the duty of giving cows to Brāhmans, and the sin and danger of withholding the gift
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Hymn 1: The glorification of Rohita, a form of Fire and of the Sun
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Hymn 2: The glorification of the Sun as Āditya, Sūrya and Rohita
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Hymn 3: A glorification of Rohita. with a malediction on the man who wrongs a Brāhman
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Hymn 4: A glorification of the Sun as the only Deity
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Hymn 1: On the Bridal of Sūryā, marriage ceremonies in general
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Hymn 2: On the Bridal of Sūryā, marriage ceremonies in general, continued
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Hymn 1: The hyperbolical glorification of the Vrātya or Aryan Non-conformist
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Hymn 4
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page 155Hymn 10
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page 162Hymn 1: On the preparation and use of holy water, with, a prayer for purification and freedom from sin
page 163Hymn 2: A charm to secure various blessings
page 164Hymn 4: A charm to secure long life and success
page 165Hymn 5: A charm against evil dreams
page 166Hymn 7: An imprecation on an enemy
page 167Hymn 8: An imprecation on an enemy
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Hymn 1: A prayer to Indra, Identified with Vishnu and the Sun, for the love of Gods, men, and beasts, general protection and prosperity, and all earthly and heavenly blessings
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Hymn 1: An accompaniment to funeral ceremonies and sacrificial offerings to ancestral spirits
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Hymn 2: A funeral hymn, taken mainly from the Rigveda
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Hymn 3: A funeral hymn, taken partly from the Rigveda
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Hymn 4: A funeral hymn, composed partly of verses from the Rigveda
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Hymn 1: An accompaniment to the offering of a Mixt Oblation
page 211Hymn 2: A hymn to all waters
page 212Hymn 4: A prayer, accompanying sacrifice, for the attainment of a wish
page 213Hymn 6: The purusha-Sūkta, on the mystical Sacrifice of Purusha
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Hymn 7: A Prayer to the Lunar Mansions and other Powers for protection and prosperity
page 217Hymn 8: A hymn to the Sun and various heavenly bodies for protection and prosperity
page 218Hymn 9: A prayer for general protection and prosperity
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Hymn 10: A prayer for the same
page 221Hymn 11: A continuation of Hymn 10
page 222Hymn 12: A prayer to Ushas or Dawn for wealth and long life
page 223Hymn 13: A prayer for aid and victory in battle
page 224Hymn 15: A prayer for peace and security
page 225Hymn 16: A prayer for security from danger
page 226Hymn 18: A prayer for security and peace on all sides
page 227Hymn 19: A hymn recommending the protection of various Gods
page 228Hymn 22: A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-veda, to the Rishis, and to Brahma
page 229Hymn 23: A prose hymn of homage to various portions of the Atharva-vada classed according to the number of verses which their hymns contain
page 230Hymn 24: A benediction on a newly elected King
page 231Hymn 25: A charm to be used when a young ox is first yoked
page 232Hymn 27: A benedictory hymn
page 233Hymn 28: A charm for the destruction of enemies
page 234Hymn 29: A charm for the destruction of enemies, continued from 28
page 235Hymn 31: A charm to ensure general prosperity, accompanying self-investiture with an amulet of Udumbara
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Hymn 32: A charm, with an amulet of Darbha grass, to subdue enemies and win the affection of others
page 238Hymn 33: A protective and benedictive charm
page 239Hymn 34: A protective charm addressed to the panacea called A Jangida
page 240Hymn 36: A charm against disease and evil spirits
page 241Hymn 37: A charm to secure long life and dominion to a prince
page 242Hymn 39: A protective charm
page 243Hymn 40: A prayer for pardon of error in sacrifice, and for wisdom, strength, and life
page 244Hymn 42: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
page 245Hymn 43: In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion
page 246Hymn 44: A curative and protective charm
page 247Hymn 45: A curative and protective charm
page 248Hymn 46: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet that ensures safety and victory
page 249Hymn 47: A hymn to Night for protection from fiends, robbers, snakes and wolves
page 250Hymn 49: A hymn of Praise and prayer to Night
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Hymn 50: A hymn to Night for protection and prosperity
page 253Hymn 53: A hymn to Kāma or Time
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Hymn 54: A hymn to Kāla; a continuation of the preceding hymn
page 256Hymn 55: A hymn to Agni for protection and prosperity
page 257Hymn 57: A charm against evil dreams
page 258Hymn 58: A prayer for prosperity, accompanying a sacrifice
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Hymn 61: A prayer for long life prosperity and final happiness in heaven
page 261Hymn 65: A hymn to Agni identified with the Sun
page 262Hymn 68: A preliminary sacrificial formula
page 263Hymn 72: A sacrificial formula
page 264Hymn 1
page 265Hymn 3
page 266Hymn 5
page 267Hymn 6
page 268Hymn 8
page 269Hymn 10
page 270Hymn 11
page 271Hymn 12
page 272Hymn 13
page 273Hymn 14
page 274Hymn 16
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Hymn 17
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Hymn 19
page 279Hymn 20
page 280Hymn 21
page 281Hymn 22
page 282Hymn 23
page 283Hymn 24
page 284Hymn 26
page 285Hymn 27
page 286Hymn 28
page 287Hymn 30
page 288Hymn 32
page 289Hymn 33
page 290Hymn 34
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Hymn 35
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Hymn 36
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Hymn 37
page 298Hymn 38
page 299.Hymn 39
page 300Hymn 41
page 301Hymn 42
page 302Hymn 44
page 303Hymn 47
page 304Hymn 48
page 305Hymn 49
page 306Hymn 50
page 307Hymn 52
page 308Hymn 54
page 309Hymn 56
page 310Hymn 57
page 311Hymn 58
page 312Hymn 60
page 313Hymn 62
page 314Hymn 63
page 315Hymn 65
page 316Hymn 67
page 317Hymn 68
page 318Hymn 69
page 319Hymn 70
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Hymn 71
page 322Hymn 72
page 323Hymn 73
page 324Hymn 74
page 325Hymn 75
page 326Hymn 76
page 327Hymn 77
page 328Hymn 78
page 329Hymn 81
page 330Hymn 84
page 331Hymn 86
page 332Hymn 88
page 333Hymn 89
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Hymn 91
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Hymn 92
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Hymn 93
page 340Hymn 94
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Hymn 95
page 343Hymn 96
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Hymn 97
page 346Hymn 100
page 347Hymn 102
page 348Hymn 104
page 349Hymn 106
page 350Hymn 107
page 351Hymn 108
page 352Hymn 109
page 353Hymn 112
page 354Hymn 115
page 355Hymn 118
page 356Hymn 120
page 357Hymn 123
page 358Hymn 124
page 359Hymn 126
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Hymn 127: A hymn in praise of the good Government of King Kaurama
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Hymn 128: Sacrificial formulas
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Hymn 129
page 367Hymn 130
page 368Hymn 131
page 369Hymn 132
page 370Hymn 134: The Ajijnasenya Verses
page 371Hymn 135: Verses called Frustration, Abuse, the Gods' Offering, and Dazzling Power
page 372Hymn 137: A composite hymn in praise of Indra
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Hymn 138: In praise of Indra
page 375Hymn 140: Continuation of the preceding hymn to the Asvins
page 376Hymn 141: Hymn to the Asvins
page 377Hymn 142: Hymn to Dawn and the Asvins
page 378Hymn 143: Hymn to the Asvins
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