Atharva Veda · 198 of 724

HYMN XXX

A charm to promote the growth of hair 1. Over a magic stone, beside Sarasvati, the Gods Ploughed in this    barley that was blent with mead.   Lord of the plough was Indra, strong with hundred powers: the    ploughers were the Maruts they who give rich gifts. 2. Thy joy in hair that falleth or is scattered, wherewith thou sub-    jectest a man to laughter   To other trees, far from thee will I drive it. Grow up, thou   Samī, with a hundred branches. 3. Auspicious, bearing mighty leaves, holy one, nurtured by the rain,   Even as a mother to her sons, be gracious, Samī to our hair.