Atharva Veda: Book 5: Book 5 indexThe Hymns of the Atharvaveda Book V tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith [1895-6] Hymn 1: A glorification of Trita and Varuna Hymn 2: A glorification of Indra Hymn 3: A prayer to Agni, Indra, and other deities for victory and prosperity Hymn 4: A charm against fever and other ailments Hymn 5: A charm to mend a broken bone Hymn 6: A prayer for protection and prosperity Hymn 7: A charm to deprecate Arāti or Malignity Hymn 8: A charm for the discomfiture and destruction of hostile priests Hymn 9: A prayer to Heaven and Earth for protection and assistance Hymn 10: A prayer to the presiding deities of the four quarters for protection Hymn 11: A dialogue between Atharvan and Varuna Hymn 12: An Apri or propitiatory hymn Hymn 13: A charm against snakes Hymn 14: A charm against witchcraft Hymn 15: A charm for general prosperity Hymn 16: A charm for the increase of cattle Hymn 17: The abduction and restoration of a Brāhman's wife Hymn 18: The wickedness of oppressing and robbing Brāhmans Hymn 19: The wickedness of robbing or insulting Brāhmans Hymn 20: A hymn to the War-drum to secure victory Hymn 21: A hymn to the War-drum and various deities for victory Hymn 22: A charm against fever Hymn 23: A charm against parasitic worms Hymn 24: A priest's prayer for protection and assistance Hymn 25: A charm to facilitate conception Hymn 26: A hymn of invitation to the gods Hymn 27: An Apri or Propitiatory hymn Hymn 28: A charm to ensure general protection and prosperity Hymn 29: A charm for the destruction of malignant goblins Hymn 30: A charm to restore life and health Hymn 31: A counter-charm against the incantations of an enemy
