Atharva Veda: Book 11: Book 11 indexThe Hymns of the Atharvaveda Book XI tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith [1895-6] Hymn 1: An accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of a Brahmaudana Hymn 2: Prayer and praise to Bhava, Sarva and Rudra Hymn 3: A glorification of the Odana or oblation of boiled rice Hymn 4: A glorification of Prāna, Breath or Vital Spirit Hymn 5: A glorification of the Brahmachgri or religious student Hymn 6: A prayer to all Divinities and Sanctities for deliverance from distress Hymn 7: A glorification of the Uchchhishta or Residue of Sacrifice Hymn 8: On the origin of some Gods and the creation of man Hymn 9: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army Hymn 10: An incantation for the destruction of a hostile army
