Love
Atharva Veda 6.131: A woman's love-charm
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Down upon thee, from head to foot, I draw the pangs of long-ing love.
Send forth the charm, ye Deities! Let him consume with love of me.
Assent to this, O Heavenly Grace! Celestial Purpose, guide it well!
Send forth the charm, ye Deities! Let him consume with love of me.
If thou shouldst run three leagues away, five leagues, a horse's daily stage, Thence thou shalt come to me again and be the father of our sons.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.131: A woman's love-charm.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/293/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.131: A woman's love-charm.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/293/.
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