Atharva Veda: Book 10: Book 10 indexThe Hymns of the Atharvaveda Book X tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith [1895-6] Hymn 1: A charm against witchcraft Hymn 2: Purusha, Primeval Man or humanity personified Hymn 3: A charm to secure long life, health, prosperity and fame Hymn 4: A charm to destroy venomous serpents Hymn 4: A charm to overthrow a rival and gain strength, dignity, long life, children, and general prosperity Hymn 6: The glorification of an all-powerful amulet Hymn 7: Skambha, the Pillar or Fulcrum of all existence Hymn 8: Speculations on the Supreme Being and Cosmogonical and theological subjects Hymn 9: The Sataudanā or Hundredfold Oblation Hymn 10: A glorification of the sacred Cow as representing the radiant heavens