Religion

Atharva Veda 6.43: The same

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)

Religion

For stranger and for friend alike this Darbha-grass removeth wrath.
Soother of Anger is it called because it calms the angry man.

This Plant that hath abundant roots spreads to the place where waters meet.
Soother of anger is the name Darbha-grass that springs from earth.

We draw thine obstinacy forth, set in thy mouth and in thy jaw: So dost thou yield thee to my will. to speak no more rebelli-ously.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.43: The same.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/206/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.43: The same.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/206/.

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