Atharva Veda
Chapters
Book VI — Hymn LIV

HYMN LIV

A benediction on a newly elected King

Win the love of Indra that his friend may reach yet higher state.
Increase, as rain the grass, this man's dominion and his lofty
fame.
Confirm the princely power in him, Agni and Soma! grant him
wealth.
In all the circuit of his rule make him yet higher for your
friend.
The man who shows us enmity, whether a stranger or akin,
Thou wilt give up entire to me who sacrifice and press the juice.