Religion
Atharva Veda 7.89: A prayer for purification and prosperity
Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith (1895–96) · From The Hymns of the Atharva-Veda (1895–96)
The heavenly Waters have I ranged: we have been sated with their dew.
Here, Agni, bearing milk, am I. Endow me with the gift of strength.
Endow me with the gift of strength, with children, and a length-ened life.
May the Gods mark this prayer of mine, may Indra with the Rishis mark.
Ye Waters, wash away this stain and whatsoever taint be here, Each sinful wrong that I have done and every harmless curse of mine.
Thou art the wood, may I succeed! fuel, may I be glorified!
splendour, give splendour unto me.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.89: A prayer for purification and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/391/.
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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.89: A prayer for purification and prosperity.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/391/.
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