From all that flies, from all that crawls, from all that prowls on the mountain, may you, O Night, protect us!
Atharva Veda XIX, 48, 3
Behind, in front, above, below, do you, O Night, defend us! Behold us singing your praises!
Atharva Veda XIX, 48, 4
The Escorts of Night who keep watch and ward on the living and guard our cattle– they protect our lives and our herds.
Atharva Veda XIX, 48, 5
Most certainly, O Night, I know your name. You are the cream of bounty, O kindly One! Guard, as we sleep, ourselves and all our goods.
Atharva Veda XIX, 48, 6
That lively maiden, young friend of our homes, all-encompassing Night, dear to Savitri and Bhava, easy of entreaty and adorned with glory, has filled with her greatness both Earth and Heaven.
Atharva Veda XIX, 49, 1
