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Hymns of the Atharva Veda, by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1895], at sacred-texts.com


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HYMN CXXXVII

A charm to promote the growth of hair

1The Plant which Jamadagni dug to make his daughter's locks.
   grow long,
  This same hath Vitahavya brought to us from Asita's abode.
2They might be measured with a rein, meted with both extended
   arms.
  Let the black locks spring thick and strong and grow like reeds
   upon thy head.
3Strengthen the roots, prolong the points, lengthen the middle
   part, O Plant.
  Let the black locks spring thick and strong and grow like reeds
   upon thy head.


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