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...
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.
control further remains restrained
That, which has been already restrained should not be further suppressed( it's not of much use), but one should try to control that which remains to be restrained!
chiefs death heads leaders none remain shall strikes
The people, rulers, leaders and chiefs - none of them shall be able to remain in the world. Death is inevitable; it strikes the heads of the false.
distance fathers firmly follow near remain thy
From near thy vicinity, from near thy distance (do I call), remain here, do not follow; do not follow the Fathers of yore! Firmly do I fasten thy life's breath.
bless enemy flee remain together
May 'enthusiasm' and 'superiority' remain together and bless us with wealth! May the enemy flee after being scared!
given guru remain runs satisfied steady true waver within
Satisfied and satiated, I remain steady within my heart, and now, I do not waver at all. The True Guru has given me the inexhaustible treasure; it never decreases, and never runs out.
aloof heart remains sinful whose
A person, whose heart is pure, remains untouched by 'pain' just as an assiduous person remains aloof from sinful deeds.
estimate fear leave lovingly remain
They remain absorbed in the fear of God; they never leave it. Who can estimate their value? They remain lovingly absorbed in the Lord.
fall humble remain
If I fall at their Feet, then I live; associating with those humble beings, I remain happy.
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.
cannot confirmed dark earth fault fear heaps notice partiality road smooth waver
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.