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Atharva Veda 6.123: A prayer for happiness in heaven
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Ye who are present, unto you I offer this treasure brought to us by Jātavedas Happily will the sacrificer follow: do ye acknowledge him in highest heaven.
Do ye acknowledge him in highest heaven: ye know the world here present in assembly.
In peace will he who sacrifices follow: show him the joy which comes from pious actions.
Gods are the Fathers, and the Fathers Gods. I am the very man I am.
I cook, I give, I offer up oblation. From what I gave let me not be disparted.
O King, take thou thy stand in heaven, there also let that gift be placed.
Recognize, King, the gift which we have given, and be gracious, God!
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.123: A prayer for happiness in heaven.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/285/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.123: A prayer for happiness in heaven.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/285/.
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