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Atharva Veda 6.79: A prayer for seasonable rain and prosperity
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
May this our Lord of Cloudy Sky, bedewed with liquid drops preserve unequalled riches in our homes.
Lord of the Cloudy Sky, bestow vigour and strength on our abodes. Let wealth and treasure come to us.
Thou, God bedewed with drops, art Lord of infinite prosperity.
Grant us thereof, give us thereof: may we enjoy this boon of thine.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.79: A prayer for seasonable rain and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/242/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.79: A prayer for seasonable rain and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/242/.
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