Atharva Veda · 180 of 724

HYMN XII

A charm against venomous serpents 1. I, As the Sun goes round the heaven, have travelled round the   Serpents’ race.   I ward thy poison off, as Night parts all else living from the   Sun. 2. With this, discovered in the days of old by Brāhmans, Rishis,   Gods,   With this I ward thy poison off, thou Biter! formed and form-    ing now. 3. With mead I mingle flowing streams: the hills and mountains    shall be mead.   Parushni and Sipālā mead. May it be well with mouth and    heart.