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Atharva Veda 7.91: A Prayer for protection

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)

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May Indra with his help, Lord of all treasures, be unto us a careful protector.
Drive off our foes and give us peace and safety. May we be lords of goodly store of heroes.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.91: A Prayer for protection.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/393/.

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Veda, The Rishis of the Atharva. “Atharva Veda 7.91: A Prayer for protection.” Translated by Ralph T. H. Griffith. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/atharvaveda-rishis/393/.

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