Hymns of the Atharva Veda, by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1895], at sacred-texts.com
1May Gods release from failing strength, thou Agni, from
malignity!
I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life.
2May Pavamāna free from harm, and Sakra from unrighteous
deed.
I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life.
3Tame beasts have parted from wild beasts, water and thirst have
gone apart
I free, etc.
4Parted are heaven and earth, and paths turned to each quarter
of the sky.
I free, etc.
5Tvashtar prepares the bridal of his daughter; then all this world
of life departs and leaves him.
I free, etc.
6Agni combines the vital airs. The moon is closely joined with
breath.
I free. etc. p. a103
7The Gods have lifted up with breath the Sun whose might is
everywhere.
I free, etc.
8Die not. Live with the breath of those who make and who enjoy
long life.
I free, etc.
9Die not. Stay here. Breathe with the breath of those who draw
the vital air.
I free, etc.
10Rise up with life, conjoined with life. Up, with the sap of growing
plants!
I free, etc.
11We as immortal beings have arisen with Parjanya's rain,
I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life.