Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 6.137: A charm to promote the growth of hair
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
The Plant which Jamadagni dug to make his daughter's locks.
grow long, This same hath Vitahavya brought to us from Asita's abode.
They might be measured with a rein, meted with both extended arms.
Let the black locks spring thick and strong and grow like reeds upon thy head.
Strengthen the roots, prolong the points, lengthen the middle part, O Plant.
Let the black locks spring thick and strong and grow like reeds upon thy head.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.137: A charm to promote the growth of hair.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/299/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 6.137: A charm to promote the growth of hair.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/299/.
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