Atharva Veda · 291 of 724

HYMN CXXIII

A prayer for happiness in heaven 1. Ye who are present, unto you I offer this treasure brought to    us by Jātavedas   Happily will the sacrificer follow: do ye acknowledge him in    highest heaven. 2. Do ye acknowledge him in highest heaven: ye know the world    here present in assembly.   In peace will he who sacrifices follow: show him the joy which    comes from pious actions. 3. Gods are the Fathers, and the Fathers Gods. I am the very man   I am. 4. I cook, I give, I offer up oblation. From what I gave let me    not be disparted. 5. O King, take thou thy stand in heaven, there also let that gift    be placed.   Recognize, King, the gift which we have given, and be gracious,   God!