Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 7.30: A charm to be used when the eyes are anointed
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Mythology & Folklore
Heaven, Earth, and Mitra here have caused mine eyes to be-anointed well, Savitar, Brāhmanaspati take care that they be duly balmed!
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.30: A charm to be used when the eyes are anointed.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/332/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.30: A charm to be used when the eyes are anointed.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/332/.
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