These suktas describe the nature of Brahman, i.e., the Absolute Truth. All these are highly moving and poetic, as well. There are hymns that express devotion to the Motherland.
It also contains prayers for victory in war. It states that the Raja Purohit (chief priest of the state) held an enviable place in the affairs of the state. Social as well as national problems were discussed in a “Samiti” that was a parliament of the people. For example, the king was elected by the people. These suktas give an account of the political system that was prevalent during those days. It also describes omens foreboding evils as well as the rites necessary to combat them. The Prayascitta Suktas go on to deal with expiatory rites that help to offset the evil effects that result from the wrong performance of religious rites. So, these suktas indicate the type of black magic rites. You can get your desires fulfilled, mesmerize others, and even annihilate evil spirits. This suktas help to destroy your enemies, including the lover of one’s spouse. This technique is known as “Yatu” or “Krtyu.” The number of these suktas is rather large. It is achieved by pleasing certain deities or spirits who help in fulfilling our wishes. The Abhicarika Sutras go on to destroy enemies who try to obstruct our progress. The Paustika Sutras contain auspicious rites and are known as “Suklendrajala.” The Abhicarika Suktas With good rainfall, there is plenty of crops and works such as agriculture, and trade flourishes well. These Suktas have prayers to get the blessings of deities such as Maruts and Parjanya so that there could be good rainfall. Pusti means welfare as well as worldly progress. One of the Suktas expresses the need to wear “Rakshasutra” (it is a thread of protection) on the body for attaining longevity. They are chanted on auspicious occasions such as Upanayana Sanskara (the ceremony of the sacred thread), Godana (the gifting of the cows), and more. The Ayusya Suktas contain supplications for longevity. In fact, you can infer deep knowledge of the herbs and their medicinal properties from its mantras. Sometimes Ayurveda is listed as the subsidiary of the Atharva Veda. So, the Atharveda is also considered as a precursor of Ayurveda (the science of health and longevity). Apart from mentioning medicines and physical remedies, it also uses chants and charms in plenty.
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It mentions several diseases and their cure, such as fever, leprosy, diabetes, skin disorders, fracture of bones, diseases of the heart, tuberculosis, etc.
Moreover, these suktas contain intimate knowledge of human anatomy. It contains prayers for health and longevity. It talks about diseases, their causes, and cures.
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