Atharva Veda · 179 of 724

HYMN XI

An epithalamian charm to ensure the birth of a boy 1. Asvattha on the Sami-tree. There a male birth is certified.   There is the finding of a son: this bring we to the women-folk. 2. The father sows the genial seed, the woman tends and fosters it.   This is the finding of a son: thus hath Prajāpati declared. 3. Prajāpati, Anumati, Sinivāli have ordered it.   Elsewhere may he effect the birth of maids, but here prepare a    boy.