Mythology & Folklore

Atharva Veda 7.36: A charm to be pronounced by bride and bridegroom

by The Rishis of the Atharva Veda c. 1200–900 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)

Mythology & Folklore

Sweet are the glances of our eyes, our faces are as smooth as balm, Within thy bosom harbour me; one spirit dwell in both of us!

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.36: A charm to be pronounced by bride and bridegroom.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/338/.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.36: A charm to be pronounced by bride and bridegroom.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/338/.

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