Mythology & Folklore

Atharva Veda 6.30: A charm to promote the growth of hair

by The Rishis of the Atharva Veda c. 1200–900 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)

Mythology & Folklore

Over a magic stone, beside Sarasvati, the Gods Ploughed in this barley that was blent with mead.
Lord of the plough was Indra, strong with hundred powers: the ploughers were the Maruts they who give rich gifts.

Thy joy in hair that falleth or is scattered, wherewith thou sub-jectest a man to laughter To other trees, far from thee will I drive it. Grow up, thou Samī, with a hundred branches.

Auspicious, bearing mighty leaves, holy one, nurtured by the rain, Even as a mother to her sons, be gracious, Samī to our hair.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.30: A charm to promote the growth of hair.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/193/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.30: A charm to promote the growth of hair.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/193/.

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