Atharva Veda: Book 1: Book 1 indexThe Hymns of the Atharvaveda Book I tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith [1895-6] Hymn 1: A prayer to Vāchaspati for divine illumination and help. Hymn 2: A charm against dysentery Hymn 3: A charm against constipation and suppression of urine Hymn 4: To the waters, for the prosperity of cattle Hymn 5: To the waters, for strength and power Hymn 6: To the waters, for health and wealth Hymn 7: To Indra and Agni, for the detection and destruction of evil spirits Hymn 8: To Indra, Brihaspati, Soma and Agni, for the destruction of sorcerers Hymn 9: Benediction on a King at his inauguration Hymn 10: Absolution of a sinner after intercession with Varuna Hymn 11: A charm to be used at child-birth Hymn 12: A prayer to Lightning, against fever, headache, and cough Hymn 13: A prayer to Lightning, for happiness Hymn 14: A woman's incantation against a rival Hymn 15: A prayer for the prosperity of an institutor of sacrifice Hymn 16: A prayer and charm against demons Hymn 17: A charm to be used at venesection Hymn 18: A charm to avert evil spirits of misfortune and to secure prosperity Hymn 19: A prayer for protection from arrows and for the punishment of enemies Hymn 20: A prayer to Soma, the Maruts, Mitra, and Varuna, for protection Hymn 21: A prayer to Indra for protection Hymn 22: A charm against jaundice Hymn 23: A charm against leprosy Hymn 24: A charm against leprosy Hymn 25: A prayer to fever, as a charm against his attacks Hymn 26: A charm to obtain invisibility Hymn 27: A prayer for protection, guidance, and prosperity Hymn 28: A prayer to Agni for the destruction of evil spirits Hymn 29: A charm to secure the supremacy of a dethroned King Hymn 30: A benediction on a King at his consecration Hymn 31: A prayer for protection and general prosperity Hymn 32: In praise of Heaven and Earth Hymn 33: To the Waters, for health and happiness Hymn 34: A young man's love-charm Hymn 35: A charm to ensure long life and glory to the wearer of an amulet
