Atharva Veda · 246 of 724

HYMN LXXVIII

A nuptial benediction 1. Let this man be again bedewed with this presented sacrifice.   And comfort with the sap of life the bride whom they have    brought to him. 2. With life’s sap let him comfort her, and raise her high with    princely sway.   In wealth that hath a thousand powers, this pair be inexhausti-    ble! 3. Tvashtar formed her to be thy dame, Tvashtar made thee to be    her lord.   Long life let Tvashtar give you both. Let Tvashtar give a    thousand lives.