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Atharva Veda 16.5A charm against evil dreams
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Hinduism · Vedas · Atharva Veda
Atharva Veda 16.5
A charm against evil dreams
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We know thine origin, O Sleep. Thou art the son of Grahi, the minister of Yama. Thou art the Ender, thou art Death. As such, O Sleep, we know thee well. As such preserve us from the evil dream.
We know thine origin, O Sleep. Thou art the son of Destruction, the minister of Yama, etc. (as in verse 1).
We know thine origin, O Sleep. Thou art the son of Misery, etc.
We know thine origin, O Sleep. Thou art the son of Disappearance, etc.
We know thine origin, O Sleep. Thou art the son of Defeat etc.
We know thine origin, O Sleep. Thou art the son of the sisters of the Gods, the minister of Yama. Thou art the Ender, thou are Death. As such, O Sleep, we know thee well. As such, preserve us from the evil dream.
