Atharva Veda · 98 of 724

HYMN XXXI

A charm for the recovery of one dangerously ill 1. May Gods release from failing strength, thou Agni, from    malignity!   I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life. 2. May Pavamāna free from harm, and Sakra from unrighteous    deed.   I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life. 3. Tame beasts have parted from wild beasts, water and thirst have    gone apart   I free, etc. 4. Parted are heaven and earth, and paths turned to each quarter    of the sky.   I free, etc. 5. Tvashtar prepares the bridal of his daughter; then all this world    of life departs and leaves him.   I free, etc. 6. Agni combines the vital airs. The moon is closely joined with    breath.   I free. etc. 7. The Gods have lifted up with breath the Sun whose might is    everywhere.   I free, etc. 8. Die not. Live with the breath of those who make and who enjoy    long life.   I free, etc. 9. Die not. Stay here. Breathe with the breath of those who draw    the vital air.   I free, etc. 10. Rise up with life, conjoined with life. Up, with the sap of growing    plants!   I free, etc. 11. We as immortal beings have arisen with Parjanya’s rain,   I free from every evil, from decline: I compass round with life.