Religion
Atharva Veda 6.110: A benediction on a new-born child
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Yea, ancient, meet for praise at sacrifices, ever and now thou sittest down as Hotar.
And now, O Agni, make thy person friendly, and win felicity for us by worship.
Neath Jyaishthaghni and Yama's Two Releasers this child was born: preserve him from uprooting.
He shall conduct him safe past all misfortunes to lengthened life that lasts a hundred autumns.
Born on the Tiger's day was he, a hero, the Constellations' child, born brave and manly.
Let him not wound, when grown in strength, his father, nor disregard his mother, her who bare him.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.110: A benediction on a new-born child.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/272/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.110: A benediction on a new-born child.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/272/.
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