Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 6.67: A charm for the destruction and plunder of enemies
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Indra and Pūshan have gone forth along the ways on every side.
To-day those hosts of enemies must flee bewildered far away.
Ye foes, come hitherward dismayed like serpents when their heads are gone.
Let Indra slay each bravest one of you whom Agni hath con-fused.
Gird thou a bullock's hide on these, make those as timid as the deer.
Let the foe flee away, and let his kine come hither-ward to us.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.67: A charm for the destruction and plunder of enemies.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/230/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.67: A charm for the destruction and plunder of enemies.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/230/.
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