A prayer for protection

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Hymns of the Atharva Veda, by Ralph T.H. Griffith, [1895], at sacred-texts.com

p. a309

HYMN LXXXIV

A prayer for protection

1Holder of sway, shine here refulgent, Agni! invincible immortal
  Jātavedas.
  With succours friendly to mankind, auspicious, driving away all
   maladies, guard our dwelling.
2Thou, Indra, lord and leader of the people, wast born for lovely
   strength and high dominion.
  Thou dravest off the folk who were unfriendly, and madest for
   the Gods wide room and freedom.
3Like a dread wild beast roaming on the mountain, may he.
   approach us from the farthest distance.
  Whetting thy bolt and thy sharp blade, O Indra, crush down our
   foes and scatter those who hate us.

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