Mythology & Folklore

Atharva Veda 7.85: A charm to ensure victory in battle

by The Rishis of the Atharva Veda c. 1200–900 BCE (traditional; uncertain)

Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)

Mythology & Folklore

This very mighty one whom Gods urge onward, the conqueror of cars, ever triumphant, Swift, fleet to battle, with uninjured fellies, even Tārkshya for our weal will we call hither.

MLA

Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.85: A charm to ensure victory in battle.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/387/.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.85: A charm to ensure victory in battle.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/387/.

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