Atharva Veda · 83 of 724

HYMN XVI

A Rishi’s morning prayer 1. Agni at dawn, and Indra we invoke at dawn, and Varuna and   Mitra, and the Asvins twain:   Bhaga at dawn, Pūshan and Brāhmanaspati, Soma at dawn, and   Rudra we invoke at dawn. 2. We all strong Bhaga, conqueror in the morning, the son of   Aditi, the great Disposer,   Whom each who deems himself poor, strong and mighty, a king,    addresses thus, Grant thou my portion! 3. Bhaga, our guide, Bhaga whose gifts are faithful, favour this    hymn and give us wealth, O Bhaga.   Bhaga, augment our store of kine and horses. Bhaga, may we be    rich in men and heroes. 4. So may felicity be ours at present, and when the Sun advances,    and at noontide;   And may we still, O Bounteous One, at sunset be happy in the   Gods’ protecting favour. 5. May Bhaga verily be bliss-bestower, and through him, Gods!    may happiness attend us.   As such with all my might I call and call thee: as such be thou    our leader here, O Bhaga. 6. To this our sacrifice may the Dawns incline them, and come to    the pure place like Dadhikrāvan.   As strong steeds draw a chariot may they bring me hitherward   Bhaga who discovers treasure. 7. May the kind Mornings dawn on us for ever with, wealth of    kine, of horses, and of heroes.   Streaming with all abundance, pouring fatness,   Do ye preserve us evermore with blessings!