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Atharva Veda 6.54: A benediction on a newly elected King

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

Win the love of Indra that his friend may reach yet higher state.
Increase, as rain the grass, this man's dominion and his lofty fame.

Confirm the princely power in him, Agni and Soma! grant him wealth.
In all the circuit of his rule make him yet higher for your friend.

The man who shows us enmity, whether a stranger or akin, Thou wilt give up entire to me who sacrifice and press the juice.

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MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.54: A benediction on a newly elected King.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/217/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.54: A benediction on a newly elected King.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/217/.

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