Atharva Veda: Book 19: Hymn 41: A benediction on a newly elected king

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HYMN XLI

A benediction on a newly elected king

Desiring bliss, at first, light-finding Rishis began religious rite
and holy fervour.
Thence energy was born, and might, and kingship: so to this
man let gathered Gods incline them.