Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 7.43: A charm against lightning
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Mythology & Folklore
Some of thy words bode weal and some misfortune: thou scat-terest them all with friendly feeling.
Deep within this three words are laid: among them one hath flown off even as the sound was uttered.
Cite this poem
MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.43: A charm against lightning.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/345/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.43: A charm against lightning.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/345/.
Read this poem with the Codex →