HYMN LXVIII

A charm to accompany the shaving of the beard

Savitar hath come hither with the razor: come thou, O Vayu,
with the heated water.
One-minded let Adityas, Rudras, Vasus moisten the hair: shave
ye who know King Soma.
Let Aditi shave the beard, and let the Waters bathe it with their
strength:
Prajapati restore his health for sight and days of lengthened life!
The razor used by Savitar, for shaving, who knoweth Varuna
and royal Soma,
Even with this shave ye this man, O Brahman. Let him be rich
in horses, kine, and children.