Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 6.21: A charm to strengthen hair and promote its growth
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Of all the three terrestrial realms the ground is verily the best.
I from the skin that covers these gather a healing medicine.
Thou art the best of medicines, most excellent of Plants art thou, As Soma 'mid the wandering stars, as Varuna among the Gods.
Endowed with wealth, denying not, give freely fain to give your gifts!
Ye stay the hair from falling off: ye strengthen and increase its growth.
Cite this poem
MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.21: A charm to strengthen hair and promote its growth.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/184/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.21: A charm to strengthen hair and promote its growth.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/184/.
Read this poem with the Codex →
More by The Rishis of the Atharva Veda
- Atharva Veda 3.21: In honour of fire in all shapes, to appease Agni of the funeral pile and to quench the flames of cremation
- Atharva Veda 6.32: A charm against fiends and goblins
- Atharva Veda 6.140: A blessing on a child's first two teeth
- Atharva Veda 7.108: A prayer for protection
- Atharva Veda 19.49: A hymn of Praise and prayer to Night