In praise of Savitar

1Sing, Atharvana, at eve, sing loudly, bring a splendid present: hymn God Savitar with praises.

2Yea, praise him whose home is in the river, Son of Truth, the youthful, gracious friend whose word is guileless.

3Savitar our God shall send us many everlasting treasures, that both paths may well be travelled.

In praise of Indra

1For Indra, ministering priests! run ye and press the Soma juice, That he may hear his praiser’s word, and this my call.

2Thou into whom the drops find way as sap pours life into a tree, Drive off in thine abundant might our demon foes.

3For Indra, thunder-armed, who drinks the Soma press the Soma out: He, youthful, conqueror, and Lord is praised by all.

A prayer to various deities for protection and prosperity

1Guard us the Maruts! Guard us well, O Indra, Piishan, Aditi. Guard us, O Waters’ Child, and Rivers Seven. May Vishnu guard us, and the Sky.

2May Heaven and Earth take care of us for victory, may Pressing-Stone and Soma save us from distress. Sarasvati, auspicious Goddess, guard us well: preserve us Agni and his kind protecting powers.

3Preserve us both the Asvins, Gods and Lords of Light, and let the Dawns and Night bring us deliverance. The Waters’ Child protect our house from every harm. Do thou, God Tvashtar, make us strong for health and wealth.

A hymn to various deities for protection

1May Tvashtar, Brāhmanaspati, Parjanya hear my holy prayer. May Aditi with all her sons, the brothers, guard us, invincible, protecting power.

2May Ansa, Bhaga, Varuna, and Mitra, Aryaman, Aditi, and Maruts guard us. May we be freed from that oppressor’s hatred. May he keep off that foeman who is near us.

3May both the Asvins further our devotion. With ceaseless care deliver us, Wide-Ranger! O Father Heaven, keep from us all misfortunes.

A prayer to Agni and Indra for the well being of a princely patron

1Agni, adored with sacred oil, lift up this man to high estate. Endow him with full store of strength and make him rich in progeny.

2Advance him, Indra! Let him be ruler of all akin to him. Grant him sufficiency of wealth: guide him to life and length of days.

3Prosper this man, O Agni, in whose house we offer sacrifice. May Soma bless him, and the God here present, Brāhmanaspati.

A prayer to Brāhmanaspati for protection from wicked men

1The godless man whoever plots against us, Brāhmanaspati, Thou shalt give up as prey to me the worshipper who pour the juice.

2If, Soma, any spiteful man hath aimed at us whose thoughts are kind, Smite with thy bolt upon his face: he, crushed to pieces, vani-sheth.

3Soma, whoever troubleth us, be he a stranger or akin, Deprive him of the strength he hath: slay him thy-self