Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 6.59: A charm to protect cattle and men
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
First, O Arundhatī, protect our oxen and milky kine: Protect each one that is infirm, each quadruped that yields no milk.
Let the Plant give us sheltering aid, Arundhatī allied with Gods; Avert Consumption from our men and make our cow-pen rich in milk.
I welcome the auspicious Plant, life-giving, wearing every hue.
Far from our cattle may it turn the deadly dart which Rudra casts.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.59: A charm to protect cattle and men.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/222/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.59: A charm to protect cattle and men.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/222/.
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