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Atharva Veda 6.6: A prayer to Brāhmanaspati for protection from wicked men
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
The godless man whoever plots against us, Brāhmanaspati, Thou shalt give up as prey to me the worshipper who pour the juice.
If, Soma, any spiteful man hath aimed at us whose thoughts are kind, Smite with thy bolt upon his face: he, crushed to pieces, vani-sheth.
Soma, whoever troubleth us, be he a stranger or akin, Deprive him of the strength he hath: slay him thy-self like mighty Dyaus!
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.6: A prayer to Brāhmanaspati for protection from wicked men.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/169/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.6: A prayer to Brāhmanaspati for protection from wicked men.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/169/.
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