May the mid-region free us from all fear, and both Heaven and Earth make us secure. Let there be for us no fear from behind, no fear from in front, no fear from the north or the south. Let there be no fear from friend, no fear from foe, no fear from the known, no fear from what lies before us unknown, let there be no fear for us from night, no fear from day. Let all the quarters be my friends. §
Atharva Veda 19.15.5–6. HV, P. 105§