Atharva Veda · 497 of 724
HYMN II
A charm to secure various blessings 1. Away from distasteful food, strength and sweet speech, 2. Are pleasant. May I obtain a pleasant voice. 3. I have invoked the Protector; I have invoked his protection. 4. Quick of hearing are mine ears; mine ears hear what is good- Fain would I hear a pleasant sound. 5. Let not good hearing and overhearing fail the Eagle’s eye, the undecaying light. 6. Thou art the couch of the Rishis. Let worship be paid to the divine couch.