Atharva Veda 19.19

For protection by various gods

Mitra ascended with the earth: to that stronghold I lead you forward; that enter ye into; that enter ye; let that yield (yam) you both refuge and defense. The comm. declares that Mitra here means Agni.

Vāyu ascended with the atmosphere: to that stronghold etc. etc.

The sun ascended with the sky: to that stronghold etc. etc.

The moon ascended with the asterisms: to that stronghold etc. etc.

Soma ascended with the herbs: to that stronghold etc. etc.

The sacrifice ascended with the sacrificial gifts: to that stronghold etc. etc.

The ocean ascended with the streams: to that stronghold etc. etc.

The bráhman ascended with the Vedic students: to that stronghold etc. etc.

Indra ascended with heroism: to that stronghold etc. etc.

The gods ascended with the immortal (amṛ́ta): to that stronghold etc. etc.

Prajāpati ascended with progeny: to that stronghold etc. etc.