Atharva Veda · 71 of 724

HYMN IV

A benediction at the election of a king 1. To thee hath come the kingship with its splendour: On! shine    as lord, sole ruler of the people.   King! let all regions of the heavens invite thee. Here let men    wait on thee and bow before thee. 2. The tribesmen shall elect thee for the Kingship, these five celestial    regions shall elect thee.   Rest on the height and top of kingly power: thence as a mighty    man award us treasures. 3. Kinsmen, inviting thee, shall go to meet thee, with thee go   Agni as an active herald.   Let women and their sons be friendly-minded. Thou mighty one,    shalt see abundant tribute. 4. First shall the Asvins, Varuna and Mitra, the Universal Gods,    and Maruts call thee.   Then turn thy mind to giving gifts of treasures, thence, mighty    one, distribute wealth among us. 5. Speed to us hither from the farthest distance. Propitious unto    thee be Earth and Heaven.   Even so hath Varuna this King asserted, he who himself hath    called thee: come thou hither. 6. Pass to the tribes of men. O Indra, Indra. Thou the Varunas    hast been found accordant.   To his own place this one hath called thee, saying, Let him adore    the Gods and guide the clansmen. 7. The Bounteous Paths in sundry forms and places,    all in accord, have given thee room and comfort.   Let all of these in concert call thee hither. Live thy tenth decade    here, a strong kind ruler.