Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 6.81: A charm to facilitate child-birth
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Thou art a grasper, holding fast both hands: drivest fiends away.
A holder both of progeny and riches hath this Ring become.
Prepare accordantly, O Ring, the mother for the infant's birth.
On the right way bring forth the boy. Make him come hither.
I am here.
The Amulet which Aditi wore when desirous of a son, Tvashtar hath bound upon this dame and said, Be mother of a boy.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.81: A charm to facilitate child-birth.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/244/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.81: A charm to facilitate child-birth.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/244/.
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