Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 6.74: A King's charm to secure the fidelity of his people
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Close gathered be your bodies: be your minds and vows in.
unison!
Here present Brāhmanaspati and Bhaga have assembled you.
Let there be union of your minds, let there be union of your hearts: All that is troubled in your lot with this I mend and harmonize.
As, free from jealousy, the strong Ādityas have been the Vasus' and the Rudras' fellows.
So free from jealousy, Lord of Three Titles! cause thou these people here to be one-minded.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.74: A King's charm to secure the fidelity of his people.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/237/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.74: A King's charm to secure the fidelity of his people.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/237/.
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