Religion
Atharva Veda 6.2: In praise of Indra
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
For Indra, ministering priests! run ye and press the Soma juice, That he may hear his praiser's word, and this my call.
Thou into whom the drops find way as sap pours life into a tree, Drive off in thine abundant might our demon foes.
For Indra, thunder-armed, who drinks the Soma press the Soma out: He, youthful, conqueror, and Lord is praised by all.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.2: In praise of Indra.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/165/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.2: In praise of Indra.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/165/.
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