Atharva Veda · 388 of 724

HYMN LXXX

A hymn to the Full Moon 1. Full in the front, full rearward, from the middle the Full Moon’s   Night hath conquered in the battle.   In her: may we, dwelling with Gods and greatness, feast in the    height of heaven, on strengthening viands. 2. To him, the Full Moon’s mighty Bull, we pay our solemn sacri-    fice.   May he bestow upon us wealth unwasting, inexhaustible. 3. No one but thou, Prajāpati, none beside thee, pervading, gave    to all these forms their being.   Grant us our hearts’ desire when we invoke thee: may we have    store of riches in possession. 4. First was the Full Moon meet for adoration among the days and    in the nights’ deep darkness.   Into thy heaven, O Holy One, have entered those pious men    who honour thee with worship.