Atharva Veda · 93 of 724

HYMN XXVI

A charm to win the favour of all serpents 1. Ye Gods who dwell within this eastward region, entitled   Weapons, Agni forms your arrows.   Be kind and gracious unto us and bless us. To you be reverence,    to you be welcome! 2. Ye Gods who dwell within this southward region, entitled Eager,   Kāma forms your arrows.   Be kind, etc. 3. Ye Gods who dwell within this westward region, whose name is   Radiant, Water forms your arrows.   Be kind, etc. 4. Ye Gods who dwell within this northward region, whose name    is Piercers, Vāta forms your arrows.   Be kind, etc. 5. Ye Gods whose home is in this firm-set region—Nilimpas is your    name—Plants are your arrow.   Be kind, etc. 6. Ye Gods whose home is in this upmost region, Yearners by    name, Brihaspati forms your arrows.   Be kind and gracious unto us and bless us. To you be reverence,    to you be welcome!