Here magic eclipses Soma and reigns supreme.

The wizard is greater than the gods; his herbs and amulets are sovereign remedies.

Religion is seen on its lowest side.

It is true that there is 'bad magic' and 'good magic' (the existence of the former is substantiated by the maledictions against it), but what has been received into the collection is apparently the best.

To heal the sick and procure desirable things is the object of most of the charms and incantations--but some of the desirable things are disease and death of one's foes.