Atharva Veda: Book 2: Book 2 indexThe Hymns of the Atharvaveda Book II tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith [1895-6] Hymn 1: Glorification of the prime cause of all things Hymn 2: A charm to ensure success in gambling Hymn 3: A water-cure charm Hymn 4: A charm to ensure health and prosperity by wearing an amulet Hymn 5: Invitation to, and praise of Indra Hymn 6: A prayer to Agni for protection Hymn 7: A counter-charm against imprecation and malignity Hymn 8: A charm against hereditary disease (kshetriya) Hymn 9: A charm to cure dangerous disease Hymn 10: Absolution and benediction Hymn 11: Counter-charm, with an amulet, against an enemy's spell Hymn 12: A prayer for vengeance on a malicious rival worshipper Hymn 13: A youth's Investiture ceremony (godānam) Hymn 14: A charm to banish vermin and noxious creatures Hymn 15: A prayer for general protection Hymn 16: A charm against fear Hymn 17: A prayer to an amulet for health and strength Hymn 18: A charm against enemies, goblins, and other evil creatures Hymn 19: A prayer to Agni for aid against an enemy Hymn 24: A charm against the magic arts of fiends Hymn 25: A charm against fiends who cause abortion Hymn 26: A benediction on homeward coming cattle Hymn 27: A charm against an opponent in debate Hymn 28: A prayer for a boy's long and happy life Hymn 29: A benediction on a sick man Hymn 30: A man's love-charm Hymn 31: A charm against all sorts of worms Hymn 32: A charm against worms or bots in cows Hymn 33 Hymn 34: A prayer accompanying an animal sacrifice Hymn 35: Expiation for an imperfectly performed sacrifice Hymn 36: A charm to secure a husband for a marriageable girl
