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...
earth provide
May earth provide us with all the things of our requirements just like a 'mother', who breast-feeds her child.
found life meeting peace prosperity
Meeting the Lord, Nanak has found peace and bliss; his life is redeemed, and prosperity dawns for him.
love meditate
Meditate in remembrance on the One Lord; do not be in love with duality.
fruitful life lord near supreme
My life is prosperous, fruitful and approved; I know that the Guru, the Supreme Lord God, is near me.
birds built flowers fragrant torn
NESTS laboriously built by birds are torn away by storms; the fragrant petals of flowers are felled by rain.
acquire engage himself intelligence refine study
One should engage himself in self study to refine his intelligence and to acquire knowledge.
constant efforts lead path seek self
One should always make constant efforts to seek such a Guru, who can lead him to the path of self-realization.
balanced diet exercising good health maintain strive taking
One should strive to maintain good health by taking balanced diet and exercising regularly.
burden enjoy happiness loans mind peace repay soon taken
One should repay the loans he has taken as soon as possible. A debtor can never enjoy peace of mind and happiness as long as he is under the burden of debts.
actions bad engage good refrain
One should refrain from bad actions and engage in good deeds.
abstain pave success
One should not only abstain from 'sinful-deeds' but also from 'sinful- speech' and 'sinful-thought'. By doing so we pave our way to success and peace.
ceases death fears ignorance mind
One fears death because of ignorance but when the 'flame of knowledge' is enkindled in the mind then the 'fear of death' ceases to exist.
children cultivate emphasize heartfelt love nations universal
Of course, one must love all mankind; all are children of God. One must not emphasize the differences between Nations or between castes and creeds. Cultivate Universal heartfelt Love.
destroyer dwell hands hold jewel messenger spiritual sword
O camel-like mind, you are so very fortunate; dwell upon the jewel of spiritual wisdom. You hold in your hands the sword of the Guru's spiritual wisdom; with this destroyer of death, kill the Messenger of Death.