Atharva Veda · 132 of 724

HYMN XXXV

Magnification of the Odana or oblation of milk and rice 1. Odana which Prajāpati, the firstborn of Order, dressed with    fervour for the Brāhman,    which guards the worlds from breaking atIthe centre,—I with this   Odana will conquer Mrityu. 2. Whereby the World-Creators vanquished Mrityu, that which    they found by fervour, toil and trouble,   That which prayer first made ready for the Brāhman,—I with    this Odana will conquer Mrityu. 3. That which upholds the Earth, the all-sustainer, that which hath    filled air's middle realm with moisture,   Which, raised on high in grandeur, stablished heaven,—I with    this Odana will conquer Mrityu. 4. From which the months with thirty spokes were moulded, from    which the twelve-spoked year was formed and fashioned.   Which circling day and night have ne'er o'ertaken,—I with this   Odana will conquer Mrityu. 5. Which hath become breath-giver, life-bestower; to which the    worlds flow full of oil and fatness,   To whom belong all the refulgent regions,—I with this Odana    will conquer Mrityu. 6. From which, matured, sprang Amrit into being, which hath    become Gāyatris lord and ruler,   In which the perfect Vedas have been treasured,—I with this   Odana will conquer Mrityu, 7. I drive away the hostile God-despiser: far off be those who are    mine adversaries,   I dress Brahmaudana that winneth all things. May the Gods    hear me who believe and trust them.