The Atharvaveda takes its name from the Rishi Atharvan and turns toward the life close at hand — healing, the household, and the ordering of daily things. Its Prithvi Sukta addresses the earth as mother and asks her forbearance of those who walk upon her. The Mundaka, Mandukya, and Prashna Upanishads are attached to this Veda.
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The Atharvaveda is the household Veda. Alongside philosophy it carries charms for healing, safe childbirth, good harvest and peace within a family.
Source: Atharvaveda Samhita