Atharva Veda
Atharva Veda
The Atharvavedais the "knowledge storehouse of atharvāṇas, the procedures for everyday life". The text is the fourth Veda, but has been a late addition to the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism...
happiness heaven kindly mother thou wise
O mother earth, kindly set me down upon a well-founded place! With (father) heaven cooperating, O thou wise one, do thou place me into happiness and prosperity!
dear engaged lord lover merciful millions people totally
O Merciful to the meek, O Dear Lord King, You have engaged millions of people in Your Service. You are the Lover of Your devotees; this is Your Nature. You are totally pervading all places.
donate earn hundred standard thus
O man! May you earn with your 'One hundred hands' and donate with 'Thousand hands'. May you thus set new standard for your duties!
forgive lord please save seeks servant unite
O Lord God, You are the One and Only Giver; You forgive us, and unite us with Yourself. Servant Nanak seeks Your Sanctuary; if it is Your Will, please save him!
blessed fruitful lord sacrifice
So many times, Nanak is a sacrifice to Him; fruitful is the Blessed Vision, the Darshan, of my Lord of the Universe.
afflicts commit god himself sickness
Sickness afflicts those who commit sins; God Himself sits as the Judge.
abstain certain downfall hence leads sin sinful sure
Sin leads to sure and certain downfall and hence we should abstain from sinful deeds.
glories god humble shall sing
Sing the Glories of God each and every day; your afflictions shall be dispelled, and you shall be saved, my humble friend.
becomes efforts leader naturally resolution sincere
Sincere efforts made for the realization of auspicious resolution never go in vain.Such a person naturally becomes the leader of the masses.
both capable double immense mind power useful
Mind is a double edged sword. It has immense power and it is capable of accomplishing both useful and destructive feats.
body destroyed move proper
Move ahead! Give proper Nourishment to the body! May your hands,legs and body not be destroyed by death!
actions becomes resolution unify
May your thoughts, resolution and actions unify and become one so that 'unity' becomes possible.
acting action mind opposite resolution shall yours
May your mind be infused with 'one' thought(concentration of mind)! May every action of yours be embellished by 'one' thought! May your resolution be 'one'. You, who are acting to the contrary, your disposition shall have opposite orientation.
blessed path scholars transcends worldly
May you be blessed with that benediction which transcends worldly happiness, and may scholars show you the path !