Atharva Veda · 349 of 724

HYMN XLI

A prayer for prosperity 1. Observing men, and viewing home, the Falcon hath cleft his swift    way over wastes and waters.   May he, with Indra for a friend, auspicious, traversing all air’s    lower realms, come hither. 2. The heavenly Falcon, viewing men, well-pinioned, strength-giver,    hundred-footed, hundred-nested,   Shall give us treasure which was taken from us. May it be rich    in food among our Fathers.