The Atharva-Veda is the last of the four Vedas, which are the oldest and most authoritative Hindu religious texts.
Whereas the other three– focus mainly on sacrificial rituals, the Atharva-veda text consists primarily of spells and charms used to ward off disease or to influence events.
This text is considered the origin of Indian medicine, the system of Ayurveda. It largely represents the popular side of Vedic culture and religion and contains spells for healing illness, the removal of demons, love spells, speculative hymns about cosmic forces, as well as material relevant to domestic rituals such as marriage, initiation and death.
The Atharva-Veda also contains the most concerning dreams. Prophetic dreams and their respective meanings are discussed; for example, riding on an elephant in a dream is considered auspicious, while riding on a donkey is inauspicious.
Charaka claims the Atharva-Veda is superior to the other Vedas as it deal with life which is the foundation of all happiness and profit.
Atharva-Veda or Wisdom of the Atharvan Priestst.
