Atharva Veda · 253 of 724

HYMN LXXXV

A charm against Consumption 1. Let Varana the heavenly tree here present keep disease away.   The Gods have driven off Decline that entered and possessed    this man. 2. We with the speech of Indra and of Mitra and of Varuna.   We with the speech of all the Gods will drive Decline away from    thee. 3. Even as Vritra checked and stayed these waters flowing every    way,   With Agni, God of all mankind. I check and banish thy Decline.