Atharva Veda · 209 of 724

HYMN XLI

A prayer for protection, long life, and various blessings 1. For mind, for intellect, for thought, for purpose, for intelligence,.   For sense, for hearing, and for sight, let us adore with sacrifice. 2. For expiration, vital air, and breath that amply nourishes,   Let us with sacrifice adore Sarasvatī whose reach is wide. 3. Let not the Rishis, the divine, forsake us, our own, our very    selves, our lives’ protectors.   Do ye, immortal, still attend us mortals, and give us vital power    to live the longer.