Atharva Veda · 527 of 724

HYMN XVIII

A prayer for security and peace on all sides 1. Let those who vex me from the eastern region, sinners, praise   Agni followed by the Vasus. 2. Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Vāyu    compassed by the Air’s mid region. 3. Let those who vex me from the southern quarter, sinners, sing    praise to Soma with the Rudras. 4. Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Varuna    connected with Ādityas. 5. Let those who vex me from the western quarter, sinners, praise   Sūrya linked with Earth and Heaven. 6. Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners give praise to    plants’ associates the Waters. 7. Let those who from the north side vex me, sinners, praise   Visvakarman with the Seven Rishis. 8. Let those who vex me from this quarter, sinners, praise Indra    with the Marut host about him. 9. Let those who vex me from the nadir, sinners, extol Prajāpati    of genial power. 10. Let those who vex me from the zenith, sinners, extol Brihaspati    with the Visve Devas.