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Atharva Veda 1.29: A charm to secure the supremacy of a dethroned King

by The Rishis of the Atharva Veda c. 1200–900 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)

Mythology & Folklore

With that victorious Amulet which strengthened Indra's power-and might Do thou, O Brāhmanaspati, increase our strength for kingly sway.

Subduing those who rival us, subduing all malignities, Withstand the man who menaces, and him who seeks to injure-us.

Soma and Savitar the God have strengthened and exalted thee: All elements have aided thee, to make thee general conqueror.

Slayer of rivals, vanquisher, may that victorious Amulet Be bound on me for regal sway and conquest of mine enemies.

Yon Sun hath mounted up on high, and this my word hath mounted up That I may smite my foes and be slayer of rivals, rivalless.

Destroyer of my rivals, strong, victorious, with royal sway, May I be ruler of these men, and King and sovran of the folk.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 1.29: A charm to secure the supremacy of a dethroned King.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/28/.

Chicago

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 1.29: A charm to secure the supremacy of a dethroned King.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/28/.

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