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Hymns in Book XI of Atharva Veda
Hymns in Book XI of Atharva Veda mainly revolves round glorification and incantations. This book of Atharva Veda contains nine hymns only.

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Hymns in Book Hymn XI of Atharva Veda set off with an accompaniment to the preparation and presentation of a Brahmaudana. The second hymn is a prayer to Bhava, Rudra and Sarva. The following hymn is a glorification of offering of boiled rice. An adoration of Prana forms the fourth hymn. The fifth hymn is a glorification of religious student. The sixth hymn is a prayer to all Divinities for liberation from distress. The veneration of Uchchhistha is the subsequent hymn. The eighth hymn is on the origin of some Gods and man?s creation. The following hymn is an invocation for the destruction of a hostile army. The final hymn is a spell for the destruction of a hostile army.

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