Atharva Veda · 61 of 724

HYMN XXX

A man's love-charm 1. As the wind shake this Tuft of Grass hither and thither on the    ground.   So do I stir and shake thy mind, that thou mayst be in love    with me, my darling, never to depart. 2. Ye, Asvins, lead together, ye unite and bring the loving pair.   Now have the fortunes of you twain, now have your vows and    spirits met. 3. When eagles, calling out aloud, are screaming in the joy of    health,   Then to my calling let her come, as to the arrow's neck the    shaft. 4. Let what is inward turn outside, let what is outward be within:   Seize and possess, O Plant, the mind of maidens rich in every    charm. 5. Seeking a husband she hath come! and I came longing for a    wife:   Even as a loudly-neighing steed may fate and fortune have I    met.