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Atharva Veda 7.68: A prayer for children and prosperity
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
Sarasvati, in thy decrees, Goddess, in thy celestial laws, Accept the offered sacrifice, and, Goddess, grant us progeny.
Here is, Sarasvati, thy fat libation, this sacrifice passing to the mouth of Fathers.
These most auspicious offerings have ascended to thee: through, these may we be full of sweetness.
Be kind and most auspicious, be gracious to us, Sarasvati, May we be ever in thy sight.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.68: A prayer for children and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/370/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.68: A prayer for children and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/370/.
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