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The Hymns of the Atharvaveda

Book XI

tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith

[1895-6]


Hymn 1: An accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of a Brahmaudana
Hymn 2: Prayer and praise to Bhava, Sarva and Rudra
Hymn 3: A glorification of the Odana or oblation of boiled rice
Hymn 4: A glorification of Prāna, Breath or Vital Spirit
Hymn 5: A glorification of the Brahmachgri or religious student
Hymn 6: A prayer to all Divinities and Sanctities for deliverance from distress
Hymn 7: A glorification of the Uchchhishta or Residue of Sacrifice
Hymn 8: On the origin of some Gods and the creation of man
Hymn 9: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army
Hymn 10: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army