Atharva Veda · 222 of 724

HYMN LIV

A benediction on a newly elected King 1. Win the love of Indra that his friend may reach yet higher state.   Increase, as rain the grass, this man's dominion and his lofty    fame. 2. Confirm the princely power in him, Agni and Soma! grant him    wealth.   In all the circuit of his rule make him yet higher for your    friend. 3. The man who shows us enmity, whether a stranger or akin,   Thou wilt give up entire to me who sacrifice and press the juice.