Atharva Veda · 129 of 724

HYMN XXXII

A hymn to Manyu 1. He who hath reverenced thee, Manyu, destructive bolt! breeds.    for himself forthwith all conquering energy.   Arya and Dāsa will we conquer with thine aid, with thee the    conqueror, with conquest conquest-sped. 2. Manyu was Indra, yea, the God was Manyu; Manyu was Hotar   Varuna, Jātavedas.   The tribes of human lineage worship Manyu. Accordant, with    thy fervour, Manyu! guard us. 3. Come hither, Manyu, mightier than the mighty: smite, with thy    fervour, for ally, our foemen.   Slayer of foes, of Vritra, and of Dasyu, bring thou to us all kinds    of wealth and treasure. 4. For thou art, Manyu, of surpassing vigour, fierce, queller of the    foe, and self-existent,   Shared by all men, victorious, subduer: vouchsafe to us superior    strength in battles. 5. I have departed still without a portion, wise God! according to    thy will, the mighty.   I, feeble man, was wroth with thee, O Manyu. Come in thy    proper form and give us vigour. 6. Come hither, I am all thine own: advancing, turn thou to me,    victorious, all-bestowing.   Come to me, Manyu, wielder of the thunder: bethink thee of    thy friend, and slay the Dasyus. 7. Approach, and on our right hand hold thy station, then let us    slay a multitude of foemen.   The best of meath I offer to support thee: may we be first to    drink thereof in quiet.