Atharva Veda · 552 of 724

HYMN XLIII

In praise of Brahma, Prayer, or Devotion 1. Whither men versed in Brahma go, with fervour and the cleans-    ing rite,   Thither let Agni lead me, let Agni give me intelligence, All hail    to Agni! 2. Whither etc.   Thither let Vāyu lead me, let Vāyu vouchsafe me vital breath.   All hail to Vāyu! 3. Whither, etc.   Thither let Sūrya lead me, let Sūrya vouchsafe me power of    sight. All hail to Sürya 4. Whither, etc.   Thither let Chandra lead me, let Chandra vouchsafe me intellect.   All hail to Chandra! 5. Whither, etc.   Thither let Soma lead me, let Soma vouchsafe me vital sap. All    hail to Soma! 6. Whither, etc. p. 246   Thither let Indra lead me, let Indra bestow upon me power. All    hail to Indra! 7. Whither, etc.   Thither, let Waters lead me, let the Waters give me deathless    life. All hail to Waters! 8. Whither, etc.   Thither let Brahma lead me, let Brahma give Brahma unto me.   All hail to Brahma!