Atharva Veda · 290 of 724

HYMN CXXII

A prayer for happiness in heaven 1. This portion I who understand deliver to Visvakarman first-born    son of Order.   So may we follow to the end, unbroken, beyond old age, the    thread which we have given. 2. This long-drawn thread some follow who have offered in order-    ed course oblation to the Fathers:   Some, offering and giving to the friendless, if they can give:    herein they find their heaven.   3, Stand on my side and range yourselves in order, ye two! The    faithful reach this world of Svarga.   When your dressed food hath been bestowed on Agni, to guard    it, wife and husband, come together! 4. Dwelling with zeal I mount in spirit after the lofty sacrifice as it    departeth.   Agni, may we, beyond decay, invited, in the third heaven, feast    and enjoy the banquet. 5. These women here, cleansed, purified, and holy, I place at rest    singly, in hands of Brāhmans.   May Indra, Marut-girt, grant me the blessing I long for as I    pour you this libation.