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Atharva Veda 7.47: A prayer for wealth and birth of a son
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Oft in this sacrifice with favoured cry I call Kuhū, beneficent Goddess, skilled in all her works.
May she vouchsafe us wealth with every boon, and give a, hero meet for praise who gives a hundred gifts.
Kuhl), the Queen of Gods and immortality, called to assist, enjoy this sacrifice of' ours!
Let her, desirous of our worship, hear to-day: may she, intelligent, give increase of our wealth.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.47: A prayer for wealth and birth of a son.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/349/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.47: A prayer for wealth and birth of a son.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/349/.
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