Atharva Veda
Atharva Veda
The Atharvavedais the "knowledge storehouse of atharvāṇas, the procedures for everyday life". The text is the fourth Veda, but has been a late addition to the Vedic scriptures of Hinduism...
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the proper way, be delivered, may her joints relax, that she shall bring forth!
attachment elevate family foster gave given hold instrument lord persons property sacred spiritual treat trust wealth worship
HOLD all your property and wealth in trust for the Lord who gave them to you; even your family you must treat as a sacred trust, as persons given to you by the Lord to love, foster and guide. Thus, you must elevate your attachment into worship and make it an instrument for spiritual progress.
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Even the strong hand the bold player conquers, as the skilled gambler heaps up his winnings at the proper time. Upon him that loves the game (the god), and does not spare his money, (the game, the god) verily bestows the delights of wealth.
body destroyed move proper
Move ahead! Give proper Nourishment to the body! May your hands,legs and body not be destroyed by death!
convinced effect flow hand lay profound proper reason task truth
Be convinced of one Truth about Me; Swami will never lay his hand on a task without proper reason and without some profound effect that will flow there from.
duty ensure guidance keeps learned means noble people proper tribe
It is the duty of learned ones to ensure that the tribe of noble people keeps on growing. This they can do by means of proper guidance and tutelage.
bind comrade mind oneself properly ruin save
The mind is the instrument, the flywheel, and the thickest comrade of man. Through it, one can ruin oneself or save oneself. Regulated and controlled, channeled properly it can liberate; wayward and let loose, it can entangle and bind fast.
attachment believed body destroyed remains until
It is believed that the soul's attachment with the body remains until the dead-body is not destroyed completely.
mind prime sanctuary seek
I seek the Sanctuary of the Lord's Prime Minister; beholding Him, my mind is comforted and consoled.
alone architect helpless orphan perfect please protection save
You alone know Your mystery; You are the Perfect Architect of Destiny. I am a helpless orphan - please keep me under Your Protection and save me.
avail awake beating face rock rocks unique wave yourselves
You are like the rocks on the seashore that unflinchingly face the beating of the waves. The rock does not move; the wave will not stop. This predicament should end. Awake and avail yourselves of this unique chance.
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You are in the dark and you fear more. You cannot notice the heaps of earth and the pits on the road. You cannot even know that the road is smooth and fine. There is no fault or partiality in creation; be confirmed in that. Then you will no more waver in your faith.
deeds definitely good indulge resolve rich shall yield
Our resolve to indulge in good deeds shall definitely yield rich benefits.
actions follow happen lead life righteous virtuous
Our actions should be such that we become fearless. This can happen only when we lead a virtuous life and follow a righteous path.