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The Hymns of the Atharvaveda

Book XVI

tr. by Ralph T.H. Griffith

[1895-6]


Hymn 1: On the preparation and use of holy water, with, a prayer for purification and freedom from sin
Hymn 2: A charm to secure various blessings
Hymn 3: A charm to secure power and long life
Hymn 4: A charm to secure long life and success
Hymn 5: A charm against evil dreams
Hymn 6: A charm to avert evil dreams, and to transfer them to an enemy
Hymn 7: An imprecation on an enemy
Hymn 8: An imprecation on an enemy
Hymn 9: A charm to secure wealth and felicity