Atharva Veda · 236 of 724

HYMN LXVIII

A charm to accompany the shaving of the beard 1. Savitar hath come hither with the razor: come thou, O Vāyu,    with the heated water.   One-minded let Ādityas, Rudras, Vasus moisten the hair: shave    ye who know King Soma. 2. Let Aditi shave the beard, and let the Waters bathe it with their    strength:   Prajāpati restore his health for sight and days of lengthened life! 3. The razor used by Savitar, for shaving, who knoweth Varuna    and royal Soma,   Even with this shave ye this man, O Brāhman. Let him be rich    in horses, kine, and children.