Mythology & Folklore
Atharva Veda 7.78: A charm for a prince's prosperity
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
I free thee from the cord, I loose the bond, I loose the fastening.
Even here, perpetual, Agni, wax thou strong.
I with celestial prayer appoint thee, Agni, maintainer of this man in princely powers.
Here brightly shine for us with wealth: declare thou to Gods this favoured giver of oblations.
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MLA
Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.78: A charm for a prince's prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/380/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.78: A charm for a prince's prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/380/.
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