Atharva Veda
Chapters
Book VI — Hymn VI

HYMN VI

A prayer to Brahmanaspati for protection from wicked men

The godless man whoever plots against us, Brahmanaspati,
Thou shalt give up as prey to me the worshipper who pour the
juice.
If, Soma, any spiteful man hath aimed at us whose thoughts are
kind,
Smite with thy bolt upon his face: he, crushed to pieces, vani-
sheth.
Soma, whoever troubleth us, be he a stranger or akin,
Deprive him of the strength he hath: slay him thy-self like
mighty Dyaus!