Religion
Atharva Veda 7.16: A prayer for prosperity
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Religion
Increase this man Brihaspati! Illume him, O Savitar, for high and happy fortune.
Sharpen him thoroughly though already sharpened: with glad acclaim let all the Gods receive him.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.16: A prayer for prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/318/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.16: A prayer for prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/318/.
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