Atharva-veda

one of the samhitas, a collection of mantras and formulas, some showing pre-vedic influence.
historical examples

the atharva-veda, on the other hand, contains some p-ssages showing that its composers were acquainted with the ocean.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell

in certain cases, however, the atharva-veda is stated to be useful.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell

the atharva-veda also supplies charms against sprains, worms, and other evils.
the history of antiquity, volume iv (of 6) max duncker

in the atharva-veda kama does not mean s-xual desire, but rather the yearning after the good of all created things.
encyclopaedia britannica, 11th edition, volume 15, slice 6 various

it appears, however, to be older than the rest of the treatises which form the fourth cl-ss of the upanishads of the atharva-veda.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell

the fourth collection, the atharva-veda, attained to this position only after a long struggle.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell

in its main contents the atharva-veda is more superst-tious than the rigveda.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell

the atharva-veda adds that he set down a stone on the ground, asking the bride to step upon it for the obtainment of offspring.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell

the main motive of this portion is the glorification of the atharva-veda and of the fourth or brahman priest.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell

there are besides two other names of the atharva-veda, the use of which is practically limited to the ritual texts of this veda.
a history of sanskrit literature arthur a. macdonell

noun
(hinduism) the fourth and latest veda, largely consisting of priestly spells and incantations