Atharva Veda · 189 of 724

HYMN XXI

A charm to strengthen hair and promote its growth 1. Of all the three terrestrial realms the ground is verily the best.   I from the skin that covers these gather a healing medicine. 2. Thou art the best of medicines, most excellent of Plants art    thou,   As Soma ’mid the wandering stars, as Varuna among the Gods. 3. Endowed with wealth, denying not, give freely fain to give your    gifts!   Ye stay the hair from falling off: ye strengthen and increase its    growth.