Atharva Veda · 293 of 724

HYMN CXXV

Glorification of a war-chariot 1. Mayst thou, O Tree, be firm indeed in body, our friend that    furthers us, a goodly hero.   Put forth thy strength, compact with thongs of leather, and let    thy rider win all spoils of battle. 2. Its mighty strength was borrowed from the heaven and earth:    its conquering force was brought from sovrans of the wood.   Honour with sacrifice the Car like Indra's bolt, the Car girt    round with straps, the vigour of the floods. 3. Thou bolt of Indra, vanguard of the Maruts, close knit to   Varuna and child of Mitra,   As such, accepting gifts which here we offer, receive, O godlike   Chariot, these oblations.