Atharva Veda 19.52

Of and to desire (kā́ma)

Desire here came into being (sam-vṛt) in the beginning, which was the first seed of mind; O desire, being of one origin with great desire, do thou impart abundance of wealth to the sacrificer.

Thou, O desire, art set firm with power, mighty, shining (vibhā́van), companion for him who seeks a companion; do thou, formidable, overpowering in fights, impart power [and] force to the sacrificer.

To him that desired from afar, that trembled on at the inexhaustible—the places (ā́çā) listen to him; by desire they generated heaven.

By desire hath desire come to me, out of heart to heart; the mind that is theirs yonder, let that come unto me here.

Desiring what, O desire, we make to thee this oblation, let that all succeed with us; then eat (vī) thou of this oblation: hail!