Atharva Veda: Book 4: Book 4 indexThe Hymns of the Atharvaveda Book IV tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith [1895-6] Hymn 1: Cosmogonical and mystico-theological doctrine Hymn 2: To the unknown God Hymn 3: A Charm against tigers, wolves, thieves and other noxious creatures Hymn 4: A charm to restore virile power Hymn 5: A lover's sleep-charm Hymn 6: A charm to make a poisoned arrow harmless Hymn 7: A charm to make a poisonous plant innocuous Hymn 8: A benediction at the consecration of a King Hymn 9: A charm addressed to a precious ointment for safety and wealth Hymn 10: A charm accompanying investiture with an amulet of shell Hymn 11: A glorification of the sacrificial gharma or milk caldron Hymn 12: A charm to mend a broken bone Hymn 13: A charm to restore a sick man to health Hymn 14: Accompanying the sacrifice of a he-goat Hymn 15: A charm to hasten the coming of the rains Hymn 16: On the omnipresence and omniscience of Varuna Hymn 17: A charm to secure freedom from various evils Hymn 18: A counter-charm against the incantations of enemies Hymn 19: A counter-charm and charm to secure general protection. Hymn 20: A charm for the acquisition of superhuman powers of sight Hymn 21: Glorification and benediction of cows Hymn 22: A benediction on a newly consecrated king Hymn 23: Magnification of Agni and prayer for his protection Hymn 24: A hymn of prayer and praise to Indra Hymn 25: A hymn of prayer and praise to Vāyu and Savitar Hymn 26: A hymn to Heaven and Earth Hymn 27: A hymn to the Maruts Hymn 28: A hymn to Bhava and Sarva Hymn 29: A hymn to Mitra-Varuna Hymn 30: A glorification of vāk or speech Hymn 31: A hymn to Manyu or Wrath Hymn 32: A hymn to Manyu Hymn 33: A prayer to Agni for protection and prosperity Hymn 34: Glorification of the Vishtāri sacrifice Hymn 35: Magnification of the Odana or oblation of milk and rice Hymn 36: A charm against fiends, human enemies, and other pests Hymn 37: A charm against Gandharvas and Apsarases Hymn 38: A charm for success in gambling Hymn 39: A prayer to various deities for health, wealth, and prosperity Hymn 40: A charm against rival worshippers
