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सम्भूय वा अपि सर्पान् हन्युः ॥

Or they may destroy snakes together.

english translation

अथर्व वेदविदो वा अभिचरेयुः ॥

Or the knowers of the Atharvaveda would perform hostile magic.

english translation

पर्वसु च नाग पूजाः कारयेत् ॥

On full-moon days the worship of Chaityas may be performed by placing on a verandah offerings such as an umbrella,

english translation

तेन उदक प्राणि भय प्रतीकारा व्याख्याताः ॥

the picture of an arm, a flag, and some goat's flesh.

english translation

रक्षो भये रक्षो घ्नान्य् अथर्व वेदविदो माया योगविदो वा कर्माणि कुर्युः ॥

In the event of danger from demons, those knowledgeable in the Atharvaveda, or experts in sacred magic and mystical practices, should perform rituals to destroy demons.

english translation