Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 2.4: A charm to ensure health and prosperity by wearing an amulet
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
For length of life, for mighty joy, uninjured, ever showing strength.
We wear Vishkandha's antidote, the Amulet of Jangida.
Amulet of a thousand powers, Jangida save us, all around.
From Jambha, and from Viara, Vishkandha, and tormenting pain.
This overcomes Vishkandha, this chases the greedy fiends away: May this our panacea, may Jangida save us from distress.
With Jangida that brings delight, Amulet given by the Gods, We in the conflict overcome Vishkandha and all Rākshasas.
May Cannabis and Jangida preserve me from Vishkandha,— that Brought to us from the forest, this sprung from the saps of husbandry.
This Amulet destroys the might of magic and malignity: So may victorious Jangida prolong the years we have to live.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 2.4: A charm to ensure health and prosperity by wearing an amulet.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/38/.
Chicago
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 2.4: A charm to ensure health and prosperity by wearing an amulet.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/38/.
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