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...
bind comrade mind oneself properly ruin save
The mind is the instrument, the flywheel, and the thickest comrade of man. Through it, one can ruin oneself or save oneself. Regulated and controlled, channeled properly it can liberate; wayward and let loose, it can entangle and bind fast.
both fixed liberation mind
The mind can also be used for Liberation from these two shackles, I and Mine.Let it be fixed on God; they will both disappear.
birth purpose recurring sequence
Illumination is the purpose of life; of the recurring sequence of birth and death.
broad fortune foundation mountain sit taken time unto
I have taken unto myself her fortune and her glory, as a wreath off a tree. Like a mountain with broad foundation may she sit a long time with her parents!
blind fools heads strike true
In the True Court, they lie; the blind fools strike their own heads with their own hands.
arrived breath creatures mind names time
In Time mind is fixed, in Time breath (is fixed), in Time names (are fixed); when Time has arrived all these creatures rejoice.
lord poisonous saved seek shall support thus word
In thought, word and deed, seek the Support of the Lord of the Universe; thus you shall be saved from the poisonous world-ocean.
arrow born enter male man months shall son ten thy womb
Into thy womb shall enter a male germ, as an arrow into a quiver! May a man be born there, a son ten months old!
far understanding
I have no beauty, understanding or strength; I am a stranger, from far away.
doubt emotional feet tied
In doubt and emotional attachment, this person understands nothing; with this leash, these feet are tied up.
appear beautiful decorate herself sixteen woman
I may have a beautiful woman with fascinating eyes; she may decorate herself with the sixteen adornments, and make herself appear gorgeous.
avoid chores cordial difference household husband impossible opinion relationship wife
If there is difference of opinion between husband and wife then household chores will become impossible to accomplish. To avoid this the relationship between husband and wife should be cordial and loving.
air dry external flow gods helps nature shed sun water
The nature of Sun is to shed light, that of the water is to flow and of the air to dry up . These are the 'vows' of some of the external gods which Indra helps execute.
actions added benefits blessed deeds good life ourselves pure therefore
If our thoughts, actions and deeds are pure then we are automatically blessed with added benefits like good health, strength, long life and most importantly benediction. Therefore we should try to keep ourselves pure and chaste.