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Atharva Veda · 146 of 724

HYMN IX

A prayer to Heaven and Earth for protection and assistance 1. All hail to Heaven! 2. All hail to Earth! 3. All hail to Air! 4. All hail to Air! 5. All hail to Heaven! 6. All hail to Eartht! 7. Mine eye is Sīirya and my breath is Vāta, Air is my soul and   Prithivī my body.   I verily who never have been conquered give up my life toe   Heaven and Earth for keeping. 8. Exalt my life, my strength, my deed and action; increase my    understanding and my vigour.   Be ye my powerful keepers, watch and guard me, ye mistresses    of life and life’s creators! Dwell ye within me, and forbear    to harm me.