Atharva Veda · 249 of 724

HYMN LXXXI

A charm to facilitate child-birth 1. Thou art a grasper, holding fast both hands: drivest fiends    away.   A holder both of progeny and riches hath this Ring become. 2. Prepare accordantly, O Ring, the mother for the infant’s birth.   On the right way bring forth the boy. Make him come hither.   I am here. 3. The Amulet which Aditi wore when desirous of a son,   Tvashtar hath bound upon this dame and said, Be mother of a    boy.