Mythology & Folklore

Atharva Veda 7.39: A sacrificial charm for rain and prosperity

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

May he establish in our home the master of riches, gladdening with rain in season, Mighty, strong-winged, celestial, dropping moisture, Bull of the plants and embryo of waters.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.39: A sacrificial charm for rain and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/341/.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.39: A sacrificial charm for rain and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/341/.

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