Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 6.82: A charm to win a bride
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
I call the name of him who comes, hath come, and still draws-nigh to us.
Foe-slaying Indra's name I love, the Vasus' friend with hundred powers.
Thus Bhaga spake to me: Let him bring thee a consort by the path.
Whereon the Asvins brought the bride Sūryā the child of Savitar.
Great, Indra. is that hook of thine, bestowing treasure, wrought of gold: Therewith, O Lord of Might, bestow a wife on me who long to wed.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.82: A charm to win a bride.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/245/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.82: A charm to win a bride.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/245/.
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