Atharva Veda · 72 of 724

HYMN V

A King’s address to an amulet which is to strengthen his authority 1. This Parna-Amulet hath come, strong and destroying with its    strength my rivals.   The power of the Gods, the plants’ sweet essence, may it incite    me ceaselessly with vigour. 2. O Parna-Amulet, in me set firmly might and opulence.   Within the compass of my rule may I be rooted and supreme. 3. That dear mysterious Amulet which Gods have set within the    tree,   May the Gods grant to me to wear together with extended    life. 4. As Indra’s gift, by Varuna instructed, Parna hath come, the    mighty strength of Soma:   This would I, brightly shining, love and cherish for long life    lasting through a hundred autumns. 5. The Parna-Charm hath come to me for great security from ill.   That I may be exalted, yea, above the wealth of Aryaman. 6. Sagacious builders of the car, cleaver and skilful artisans,—   Make all the men on every side, Parna, obedient to my will 7. The kings and makers of the kings, troop-leaders, masters of the    horse,   Make all the men on every side, Parna, obedient to my will. 8. Thou, Parna, art my body’s guard, man kin my birth to me a    man.   With splendour of the circling year I bind thee on me, Amulet!