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Atharvaveda - IV 10 The Pearl and its Shell bestowing long life and prosperity
Identifier
015858
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
The Atharvaveda translated by Maurice Bloomfield
Born of the wind, the atmosphere, the lightning and the Light
may this Pearl shell, born of gold, protect us from harm
With the shell which was born in the Sea, at the tip of bright spirit
we slay the Rakshas and conquer the devouring demons
With this shell we conquer disease and poverty
with this shell, too, the Saanvas
The shell is our universal remedy
The Pearl shall protect us from harm
Born in the heavens, born in the sea, brought by the river
this shell, born of gold, is our life prolonging charm
A charm born of the sea, the Sun, born from the clouds
shall on all sides protect us from the missiles of the gods and the Asuras
Thou art one of the golden spirits
thou art born from the Moon
Thou art sightly on the chariot
thou art brilliant on the bow
May it prolong our lives
The bone of the gods turned into Pearl
that, animated, dwells in the Waters
That do I fasten upon thee unto life,
lustre, strength, longevity
unto a life lasting a hundred autumns
May the charm of the Pearl protect thee
The source of the experience
AtharvavedaConcepts, symbols and science items
Symbols
AirBones
Bow
Chariot
Clouds
Gold
Light
Ocean and sea
Pearl
Shell
Sun and Moon
Thunder and lightning
Water
Wind