Atharva Veda · 70 of 724

HYMN III

A charm for the restoration of an expelled king   L Loudly he roared. Here let him labour deftly. Spread, Agni, over    spacious earth and heaven.   Let Maruts who possesses all treasures yoke thee. Bring him who    reverently paid oblations. 2. Though he be far away, let the red horses bring Indra, bring the    sage to us and friendship,   Since with Sautrāmani Gods for him o’erpower Gāyatri, Brihatī,    and hymn of praises. 3. King Varuna call thee hither from the waters! From hills and    mountains Soma call thee hither!   Let Indra call thee hither to these people. Fly hither to these    people as a falcon. 4. May the hawk bring the man who must be summoned, from far    away, in alien land, an exile.   May both the Asvins make thy pathway easy. Come, and unite    yourselves with him, ye Kinsmen. 5. Let thine opponents call thee back. Thy friends have chosen,    thee again.   Indra and Agni, all the Gods have kept thy home amid the    tribe. 6. He who disputes our calling thee, be he a stranger or akin.   Drive him, O Indra, far away, and do thou bring this man to    us.